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Scientific Inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
The ongoing process of discovery in science.
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Hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers 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 one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independent variable.
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Responding Variable
Definition
The factor that changes as a result as changes to a manipulated variable in an experiment.
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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 variable or how to define 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 a speaking.
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Scientific Theory.
Definition
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or expiramental resides
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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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