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WOrd of the Day Quiz 1-16
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Science
8th Grade
10/14/2008

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Experiment
Definition
part of the scientific method that tests the variable
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Hypothesis
Definition
an educated guess for a problem
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Variable
Definition
the factor that chaanges in the experiment
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Control
Definition
the part of the experiemnt that has no variable but all else stays the same
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materials
Definition
the components that make up an experiment
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Conclusion
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a summarizing statement of an experiment that re-examines the hypothesis
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Observation
Definition
characteristics seen or made about an experiement
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Data
Definition
information gathered from observations and experiments
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Scenario
Definition
a situation or setting for an experiment
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Fact
Definition
a true statement
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Evidence
Definition
facts or results that support an experiemnt or thought
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Theory
Definition
the most logical explanation for an event
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Law
Definition
a group of facts that summaraizes observable traits
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Dependent Varaiable
Definition
the factor in an experiment that changes as a result of another factor
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Inquiry
Definition
a process of learning or discovery - the scientific method
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Prediction
Definition
a statement made about the possile results of experiments
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