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Scientific Inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse way in which scientists study the natural world and purpose explanations based on evidence they gather
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Hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific questions; must be testable
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Variable
Definition
A factor that can change in an experiment
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Manipulated Variable
Definition
The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independent variable
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Responding Variable
Definition
The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated, or independent variable in an experiment
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Controlled Experiment
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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
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Operational Definition
Definition
A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or how to define a particular term
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Data
Definition
Facts,figures, and other evidence gathered though observations
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Communicating
Definition
The process of sharing ideas with others though writing and speaking
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Scientific Theory
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A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
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Scientific Law
Definition
A statement that describes what scientist expert to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
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