1. Scientific Inquiry

2. The Scientific Process
Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

3. No Set Path…
There is no set path that a scientific inquiry must follow
Observations at each stage of the process may lead you to modify your hypothesis or experiment
Conclusions often lead to new experiments

4. The Magic Gummy Bear Question Hypothesis Design Data Conclusion
You will be writing your own lab report in order to understand the scientific process
Question
Hypothesis
Design
Data
Conclusion
Communicate

5. Manipulated Variable
One variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
Also called the independent variable

6. Responding Variable
Factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable
Also called the dependent variable

7. Control Variables What will remain the same for every test?
Think about materials…

8. Operational Definitions
Statement that describes how to measure a variable or define a term