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Scientific Inquiry
Definitions used when exploring science problems
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7th Grade
10/08/2012

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Variable
Definition
Factors that can change in an experiment
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Changed/Manipulated Variable
Definition
the variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis (also called "independent variable")
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Measured/Responding Variable
Definition
The factor that may change in response to the manipulated/independent variable
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Controlled Variables
Definition
The factors that do not change in an experiment - they stay constant in an experiment.
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
An experiment where only one variable is manipulated or "changed" at a time
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Control Group/Control
Definition
a group not tested (and used to allow scientists to study one variable at a time in an experiment)
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Data
Definition
Facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observation
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Data Table
Definition
an organized way to collect and record observations
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Graphs
Definition
Reveal patterns or trends in data. Useful to help understand data.
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Condlusion
Definition
Summary of what you have learned from an experiment.
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