Hypothesis		A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon
Technology		A factor that can be changed separately or independently
IndependentVariable		The process of doing an experiment
Record		The actions that make up an inquiry; these usually include asking questions, determining what is known, investigating, interpreting results, and sharing information
FieldWork		A place for scientific work
CreativeThinking		A set of widely accepted explanations of oberservations and phenomena
Laboratory		A set of experimental trials in which the effects of changes to an independent variable are tested
Predict		To look at
Model		The act of doubting and questioning
Skepticism		A habit of mind that involves considering new ideas for solving problems
Theory		To agree to participate in an experiment
Procedure		A representation of an object or process
ControlGroup		A set of experimental trials in which all variables are kept constant; used for comparison in an experiment
Observe		A guess of what might happen in the future
CriticalThinking		A method of analysis that depends on logic and reasoning
Ethics		Data results
DependentVariable		The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession
InformedConsent		Inquiries that are done outside a laboratory
ExperimentalGroup		The use of scientific knowledge to solve problems or engineer new products, tools, or processes
ScientificProcess		A factor that can be changed separately, or independently