intro to science vocab (guess the definition) Flashcards
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science
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a way of learning about the natural world based on evidence and logic
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hypothesis
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a testable answer to a scientific question
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evidence
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a collection of observations supporting a hypothesis
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conclusion
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an explanation based on evidence
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observation
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a record based on watching and studying
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scientific method
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the steps scientists use to investigate the unknown
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experiment
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a type of scientific study performed under controlled conditions
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scientific law
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a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature
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scientific theory
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a widely supported explanation of how something works
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biology
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the study of living things
