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

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scientific inquiry

Definition
The on going process  of discovery in science the diverse in which scientist study.
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hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observation of answer to scientific question.
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variable
Definition
a factor that can change in an experiment
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manipulated-variable
Definition
the one factor a scientist changes during an experiment.
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Responding-variable
Definition
The factor that changes as a result of changes to manipulate or independent, variable's in an experiment. 
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controlled-expirment
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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated.
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operational-definition
Definition
a statement that describe how to measure a particular variable or how to measure a definition a particular team
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Data
Definition
facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation
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communuicating
Definition
the process of sharing ideas with others through writing and speaking
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scietific theroy
Definition
a well tested explanation for a wide range of observation or experiment results
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