Question

scientific law


scientific theory


prototype


independent variable


dependent variable


constant variable



Part 2-Short Answer- All questions must be answered in 3 complete sentences

What are the characteristics of scientific thinking and investigating?
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Why is science literacy important?
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What skills and tools do scientists use?
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Why is the use of the inquiry process (or scientific method) a practical way to approach science?
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Why are scientific theories modified, but seldom discarded?
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How has science and technology influenced everyday life?
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Answer 1

Scientific law - Means a Known and proven fact that's been tested various times.
Scientific theory - A answer to a problem that's not completely proven.
Prototype - Early sample of something
Independent variable - A variable that doesn't depend on another
Dependent variable - A variable that does depend on another
Constant variable - A variable that once assigned something it will not change