Scientific Inquiry Vocab Fast & Curious

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Testable statement supported or rejected by experimentation?

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Hypothesis

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Variable intentionally changed in an experiment?

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independent variable

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In an experiment, the variable measured is called the ___________.

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Dependent variable

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Group in an experiment not tested, used for comparison:

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Control group

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Term for data gathered using senses or instruments?

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Observation

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Step of the scientific method for organizing and interpreting data.

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Analyzing results

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Term for info gathered in an investigation, recorded as descriptions, tables, graphs, or drawings.

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Data

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Scientific term 'conclusion':

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Final statement summarizing experiment and results.

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After the experiment, scientists organize and _____ the data.

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graph

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Steps used in an experiment: __?__

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procedures