What is an inference in scientific inquiry?
Scientific Inquiry.2

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge or experiences.
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What is a testable question in scientific experiments?
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A testable question is one that can be answered through experimentation and observation, such as 'How does the amount of carbon dioxide affect the growth of the plants?'
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What is a dependent variable?
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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.
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What is an independent variable?
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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.
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What is a qualitative observation?
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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that can be observed but not measured, such as color or texture.
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What is a quantitative observation?
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A quantitative observation involves measurements and numbers, such as height, weight, or temperature.
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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?
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Control variables are factors that are kept constant to ensure that the results of the experiment are due to the independent variable.
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