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scientific inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Term
scientific inquiry 
Definition

refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose different explanations

based on evidence they gather

Term
hypothesis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observations
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variable
Definition
factors that can change an experiment that must be the same
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manipulated variable
Definition
one variable changed to test a hypothesis
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Responding Variable
Definition
The factor that may change in response. 
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
When in an experiment only one variable is manipulated.
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Operational Defination
Definition
A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or term.
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Data
Definition
Is the information/ evidence in a project.
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Communicating
Definition
Is the sharing of ideas through writing or talking.
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Scientific Theory
Definition
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observing or experimental  results.
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Scientific Law
Definition
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen. 
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