Scientific Inquiry Flashcards

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The different ways scientist study the natural world

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Scientific inquiry

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Questions you can answer by making observations

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Scientific questions

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

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Hypothesis

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manipulated variable (independent)

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The variable that is changed

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Responding variable (dependent)

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

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True or false?

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Many trials are needed before hypothesis can be accepted as true T

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Factors that can chance in an experiment

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Variable

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An investigation in which all variable except one remain the same

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Controlled experiment

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Facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observation

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Data

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Provides an organized way to collect and record observations

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Data table

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In order for all scientists around the globe to communicate results they use the same system of measurement

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International system of units (SI)

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After data is collected the need to be interpreted or explained

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Graphs

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After sciences interpret their dad at the draw conclusion about their hypothesis

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Conclusion

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The process that scientists use an inquiry include posing questions developing hypothesis designing experiments collecting and interpreting data drawing conclusions and communicating ideas and results

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The process of inquiry

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