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Scientific Inquiry V
A list of vocabulary important in our study of Scientific Inquiry
Question | Answer |
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problem | A question to be considered, solved or answered. |
observation | An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments. |
hypothesis | A hypothesis is an educated guess you believe is the answer to the problem. |
experiment | An experiment is a test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, or examine the validity of a hypothesis. |
conclusion | A conclusion is the result or outcome of an act or process. |
theory | Something that is believed to be true based on limited information or knowledge. |
variable | Something that changes. |
inquiry | A close examination of something in the hopes of finding the truth. |
scientific method | The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. |
evaluate | To examine or judge carefully |
vary | To change or be inconsistent |
resources | Things that can be used for support or help. |