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Semester Exam Part 1.2
Chapter 1, Section 2
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Science
6th Grade
12/07/2009

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Scientific Inquiry
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Refers to the different ways scientists study the natural world-the ongoing process of discovery in science.
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The Process of Inquiry
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1- Posing Questions, 2-developing hypotheses, 3- designing an experiment,4-collecting and interpreting data, 5-drawing conclusions, 6-communicating
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Hypotheses
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A possible answer to a scientific question or explanation for a set of observations.
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Variables
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Factors that can change in an experiment.
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Manipulated Variable
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The variable that is changed.
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Responding Variable
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The variable that is expected to change because of the manipulated variable.
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Data
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The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.
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Conclusion
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States whether or not the data supports the hypotheses.
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Communicating
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Sharing ideas and conclusions with others through writing and speaking.
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