7th Grade Vocab Scientific Inquiry

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time

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Scientific Law

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Well-tested explanation for various observations or results.

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Scientific Theory

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Experiment with one variable manipulated at a time.

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Controlled Experiment

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Any factor that can be changed or controlled.

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Variable

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Conducting a test with comparison

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Experiment

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The variable being changed

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Independent variable

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The variable being measured

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Dependent variable

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Keeping everything the same to ensure a fair test

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Controlled variable

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Process of obtaining info using senses

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Observation

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Conclusion not directly observed, based on facts

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Inference