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Scientific Inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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scientific inquiry

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the ongoing process of discovery in science
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hypothesis
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a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
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variable
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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
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responding variable
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the factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated
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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
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data
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data
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facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
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communicating
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the process of sharing ideas with others through 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
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a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
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