Scientific Inquiry Vocab.

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What is a tentative answer to a question?

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Hypothesis

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What are the results of the experiment which is often graphed?

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Data

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What is a series of tests that are done to prove or disprove a hypothesis?

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Experiment

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What is the final step of an experiment?

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Draw a conclusion

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What is the variable that you will measure as a result of your experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a conclusion in scientific inquiry?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.