Term |
Definition |
science |
Is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigation. |
observation |
The results of using one or more of your sense to gather information and taking note of what occurs. |
inference |
Logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience. |
hypothesis
|
A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations. |
prediction
|
Is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
scientific theory |
Is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations. |
scientific law |
Is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature. |
technology |
Is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use. |
critical thinking |
Is comparing what you already know with the information you given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |
description |
Is a spoken or written summary of observations. |
explanation |
Is an interpretation of observations. |
International System of Units |
The internationally accepted system of measurements. |
scientific notation |
A method of writing or displaying very small or very large numbers in a short form. |
percent error |
Is the expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value. |