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What is a scientific investigation?
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A scientific investigation is the process scientists use to find answers about the natural world.
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What is a descriptive investigation?
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A descriptive investigation is an investigation used to gather and describe data.
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What is experimental investigation?
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An experimental investigation is used to find the cause of an event.
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What is an observation?
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An observation is a way to gather information using your senses.
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What is a prediction?
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A prediction is a statement of what a scientist thinks will happen based on an observation.
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What is a hypothesis?
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A hypothesis is a statement or question that can be tested by an experiment.
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What is an experiment?
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An experiment is a set of steps used to test a hypothesis.
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What is a variable?
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A variable is a condition that is changed in an experiment.
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What is a control?
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A control is a condition in an experiment that does not change.
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What is data?
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Data is the information scientists get by observing or experimenting.
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