Ch. 102

Question 0

Hypothesis

Answer 0

A possible answer to a scientific question or explanation for a set of observations

Question 1

Scientific inquiry

Answer 1

Refers to the different ways scientists study the natural world

Question 2

Variables

Answer 2

Factors that can change in an experiment

Question 3

Manipulated variable

Answer 3

The variable that is changed purposely

Question 4

Responding variable

Answer 4

The variable that is expected to change because of the manipulated variable

Question 5

Controlled experiment

Answer 5

And investigation in which all variables except one remain the same

Question 6

Data

Answer 6

Facts figures and other evidence gathered through observation

Question 7

Communicating

Answer 7

Shared ideas and conclusions with others through writing and speaking

Question 8

Scientific law

Answer 8

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions

Question 9

Scientific theory

Answer 9

A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results