Basics of Scientific Inquiry

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Science

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The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.

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Observation

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Gathering data using the senses

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Hypothesis

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Proposed explanation

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Experiment

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Testing the hypothesis

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Data Collection

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Recording Observations

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Analysis

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Interpreting data

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Conclusion

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Summary of findings

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Variable

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Element that can change.

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Control Group

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Standard for comparison

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Independent Variable

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Factor changed by the scientist