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Independent Variable or Manipulated Variable

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the factor in an experiment that is changed on purpose; the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis

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Hypothesis - If…then

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a statement of a possible relationship between the independent and dependent variables; a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question

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Constant

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any factor that is not allowed to change

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Control

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group or sample that is used as a standard for comparison

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Controlled Experiment

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type of experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time

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Variable

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any factor in an experiment that changes

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Dependent Variable or Responding variable

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the factor in an experiment that responds to the purposely changed factor

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Data

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facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations

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Classifying

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the process of grouping together items that is alike in some way

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Making models

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creating representations of complex objects or processes

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Science

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a way of learning about the world

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Quantitative observation

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an observation that deals with a number, or amount

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Qualitative observation

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an observation that deals with descriptions that cannot be expressed with numbers

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Infer, Inference or Inferring

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an explanation or interpretation of the things you observe, to explain what is or has happened

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Predict or Prediction

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making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on experience or evidence

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Experiment

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a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

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Conclusion

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a summary of what you have learned from an experiment

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Theory

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a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of how the natural world works; can be used to predict new ideas about how the world works or might work in the future; explains the why

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Communicating or Communication

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the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others

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Observe or Observation

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using one or more of your senses to gather information

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Scientific method or Inquiry

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the diverse way scientists study the natural world & propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

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Life Science or Biology

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the study of living things

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Technology

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how people change the world around them to meet their needs & solve practical problems