Scientific Inquiry Basics

Scientific Inquiry Basics

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Science

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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SCOTT RAINEY

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Scientific Inquiry

Back

a series of skills used to answer questions

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Observation

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A fact you can prove using your 5 senses

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Inference

Back

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Hypothesis

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Prediction

Back

a statement of what will happen next in a series of events

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Communicate results

Back

By exchanging information, scientists can evaluate and test other's work and make faster progress in their own research

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Scientific theory

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a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations. It explains WHY something happens

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