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Scientific Inquiry
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6th Grade
09/24/2009

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Term
scientific inquiry
Definition
refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and purpose explanations based on the evedence theyy gather. 
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hypothesis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observations the answer to a scientific question. 
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variable
Definition
that can chang in a experiment must be exactly the same.
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manipulated variable
Definition
one vatible that is purposely changed to test a hypothsesis.
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responding variable 
Definition
may change in responce to the manipulated varable 
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controlled experiment
Definition
an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
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operational defination 
Definition
a statement that discribes how to measure a paticular variable or define a paticular term
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data
Definition
are the facts figures and other evidence gathered through observations.
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communicating 
Definition
the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing  and speaking.
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scientific theory
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a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental resaults 
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scientific law 
Definition
the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and purpose explanations based on the evidence they gather. 
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