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Scientific Inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Scientific inquiry
Definition
The on going process of discovery in science.
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hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question.
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variable
Definition
A factor that can change in an experiment.
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manipulated variable
Definition
The factor that a scientist changes during an experiment.
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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
Definition
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated 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, figure, and other evidence gathered through observations.
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communicate
Definition
the process of sharing ideas with others through writing and speaking.
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Scientific thoery
Definition
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experiment results.
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