Scientific Investigation: Vocabulary

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What is a factor that can change in an experiment?

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Variable

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Factor that you keep the same in an experiment

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Controlled Variable

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What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable. For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread

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Dependent variable

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A possible explanation for a set of observations, or an educated guess that must be "testable."

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Hypothesis

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"Ice will melt faster in salt water.", would make a good

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Hypothesis

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If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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Graphing data can help you recognize

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patterns

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Explain why the sugar is dissolving faster than the salt. This is an example of a(an) ________________

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inference

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Using one or more senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.

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observation

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What is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?

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inference