| 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 senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs. |
| inference | is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience. |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation of 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 described 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 are given in order to decide whether you agree with it |
