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Scientific Inquiry/Measurement
Tucker-Period 5
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Science
7th Grade
09/02/2008

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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
The many ways in which scientist study the ways of the natural world.
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Problem
Definition
A question asked by a scientist
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Collecting Information
Definition
Gathering any background information that will help solve the problem.
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Observation
Definition

Process of using one or more of the five senses to gagher information about the world.

 

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Inference
Definition
An interpretation of an observation based on evidence an prior knowledge
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Hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable.
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Experiment
Definition
A series of steps to be followed to test the hypothesis
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Variables
Definition
The factors of the experiment that may change. (Remember DRY MIX)
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable that is changed on purpose
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable that responds to the independent variable.  (What is being measured)
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Constant Variable
Definition
The factors of an experiment that do not change. It is kept the same at all trials.
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Control
Definition
The standard for comparison in an experiment; the independent bariable is not applied to the control group.
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Data
Definition
Factual in formation and observations collected during an experiment.
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Conclusion
Definition
A logical answer to the problem based on data and observations.
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Prediction
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Making an inference about a future event based on current evidence.

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Trend
Definition
The general direction in which something tends to move.
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Valid
Definition
Based on truth or fact.
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Mass
Definition
The amount of matter in an object.
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Temperature
Definition
The degree of hotness or coldness.
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Volume
Definition
The amount of space an object occupies.
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