Scientific Inquiry Flashcards
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What is an inference?
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An inference is a guess based on prior knowledge or experience.
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Observations are made by…
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By gathering information using your senses and gathering information about events or processes.
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What is a hypothesis?
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A hypothesis is a proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations
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What is a manipulated variable?
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A manipulated variable is a Variable that is deliberately changed
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What is a responding variable?
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The variable that is observed and changes in response to the manipulated variable is called the responding variable
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How many manipulated variables should be used in a scientific experiment?
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Only ONE manipulated variable should be used in a scientific experiment
