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| Scientific Inquiry | the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather |
| Hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question |
| Variables | factors that can change in an experiment must be exactly the same |
| Controlled Experiment | an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time |
| Manipulated Experiment | one variable is purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
| Responding Variable | the factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable |
| Operational Definiton | a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term |
| Data | the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations |
| Communicating | the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking |
| Scientific Theory | a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results |
| Scientific Law | a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
| Scientific Literacy | having basic scientific terms and principles well enough that you can evaluate information, make personal decisions, and take part in public affairs |
