Science and Engineering Practices

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One way scientists analyze data is by using __________.

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charts and tables

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Scientific diagrams always include __________.

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labels

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested is called a __________.

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hypothesis

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Data analysis allows scientists to __________.

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think about their data

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A quantitative observation includes __________.

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numbers

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The process of making observations and drawing conclusions based on evidence is called __________.

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scientific inquiry

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen in an experiment is called a __________.

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hypothesis

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The variable that is changed in an experiment is called the __________ variable.

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independent variable

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The variable that is measured in an experiment is called the __________ variable.

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dependent variable

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A systematic approach to problem-solving in science is known as the __________ method.

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scientific method