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scientific inquiry |
the diverse ways scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather |
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scientific theory
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a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations
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observing
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the process of using one or more of your senses to gather information |
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inferring
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explaining or interpreting the things you observe |
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hypothesis
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possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question |
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variable
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factor that can change in an experiment |
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controlled experiment
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an experiment with only one variable being manipulated (changed) at a time
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SI (International System) of Measurement
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Common SI Units: |
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Common measurement tool
Volume |
graduated cylinder |
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Common measurement tool
Mass |
triple beam balance |
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Common Measurement Tool
Length |
Meter stick |