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scientific inquiry
science definition
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Science Inquiry:}
Definition
the ongoing process of science
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hypothesis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observations and priar knowledge
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Variable
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a factor that scientists that can change in an experiment

 

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Manipulated Variable
Definition
the one factor that a scientists changes during a[n] experiment
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Responding Variable
Definition
The factor that changes as a result of changes to 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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A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or how to define a particular variable
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data:]
Definition
facts figures and other evidence gathered through observations
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communicating
Definition
the process of sharing!!!
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scientific theory 
Definition
a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations experamental results
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scientific law:}
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a statement that describes what a scientists expert to happen everytime under a particular set of conditions
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