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Science |
the investigation and exploration of natural events and the new information that results from those investigations.
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observation |
using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs. |
inference |
a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
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hypothesis |
a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations. |
prediction |
a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
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technology |
practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
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scientific theory
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an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
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scientific law |
describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true.
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critical thinking |
comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |
variable |
any factor in an experiment that can have more than one value.
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dependent variable |
the factor measured or observed during an experiment.
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independent variable |
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constants |
the factors in an experiment that remain the same |
life science |
the study of all living things |
earth science |
the study of the earth including landforms, rocks, soil and the forces that form it |
physical science |
the study of chemistry and physics including matter and energy |
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