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Scientific Inquiry
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many ways in which scientists study the world around them
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Observation
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involves using one or more of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch smell, and taste
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Inference
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a logical interpretation based on observations or prior knowledge
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Hypothesis
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a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question
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Manipulated Variable
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the one variable that is changed in an experiment
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Responding Variable
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the variable that is expected to change in response to the manipulated variable
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Controlled Experiment
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an investigation in which all variables except one remain constant
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Scientific Law
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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 Theory
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a well tested idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations
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Scientific Theory
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a well tested idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations
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