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Scientific inquiry
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Refers to te different ways scientists study the natural world
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The Process of inquiry
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The process scientists use in inquiry including :
posing questions,developing hypothesis, etc.
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Posing questions
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Scientific questions which are answered based on evidence
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Hypothesis
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A possible answer to a scientific question or explanation for a set of observations
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Parameter
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A factor that can be measured in an experiment
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What is a manipulated variable?
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The variable that is purposely changed in an experiment
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What is a responding variable?
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The variable parameter that is expected to change because of the manipulated variable
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What is a controlled experiment?
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An investigation in which only oe parameter is manipulated at a time
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What is data?
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Facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observations
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What is drawing conclusions?
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After scientists interpret their data they draw a conclusion about their hypothesis
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What is communicating?
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Sharing ideas and conclusions with others through writing and speaking
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How does science develop?
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Scientists use models and develop teories and laws to increase peoples understanding of the natural world
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Whatis a model?
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A model is a picture, diagram, computer image, or other representation of an object or process
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What is a scientific theory?
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A scientific theory is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
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What is a scientific law?
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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
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