7th grade science chapter 1 section 3 vocab

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The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.

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Scientific Inquiry

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers to a scientific question; must be testable.

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Hypothesis

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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Variable

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The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independent variable.

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Manipulated Variable

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The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated, or independent, variable in an experiment, also called dependent variable.

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Responding Variable

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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.

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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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A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

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Scientific Theory

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.

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Scientific Law