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Science
Chapter 1
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Science
9th Grade
09/10/2007

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Term
controlled experiment
Definition
An experiment in which only the independent variable is deliberately changed at a time.
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science
Definition
A system of knowledge about the natural world and the methods used to find that knowledge.
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scientific theory
Definition
A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental results.
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model
Definition
A representation of an object or event.
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scientific law
Definition
A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature.
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hypothesis
Definition
A proposed answer to a question.
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observation
Definition
Information obtained through the senses.
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scientific method
Definition
An organized plan used for gathering, organizing, and communicating information.
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independent variable
Definition
(manipulated variable) The variable that causes change in another variable.
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dependent variable
Definition
(responding variable) A variable that changes in response to a change in the independent variable.
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