6th Grade Topics 1-3 Vocabulary Flashcards

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the steps of a scientific investigation

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Inquiry Framework

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An investigation that uses variables to find the answer to a question.

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Experiment

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A representation of an object to help understand it.

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Model

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a prediction or educated guess

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Hypothesis

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The variable that is tested in a scientific experiment.

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is observed or measured in a scientific experiment.

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Dependent Variable

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what is kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure a fair test.

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Constants

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Repeating an experiment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.

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Repetition

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Another person duplicates an experiment to confirm findings.

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Replication

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the results of an experiment

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Conclusion

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