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Scientific Inquiry
Science Defenition
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
The ongoing process of discovery in science: the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
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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 be changed in an experiment.
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Manipulated Variable
Definition
The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment also called an independent variable.
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Responding Variable
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The factor that changes that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated or independent variable also called the dependent variable.

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Controlled Experiment 
Definition
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
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Operational Definition 
Definition
A statement that describes how to measure a particular term.
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Data
Definition
Facts,figures and other evidence gathered through observations.
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Communicating
Definition
The process of sharing ideas with others through writing and speaking.
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Scientific Theory 
Definition
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
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Scientific Law
Definition
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.
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