Leason 1 Flashcards
science
The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information from those results.
observation
The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur
inference
A 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 investigation.
Prediction
a statement of what will happen in the next sequence of events
scientific theory
a explaination of obeservations or events
scientific laws
a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature
technology
the practical use of scientific knowledge especially for industrial or commercial use
Critical thinking
Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to see if you agree with it or not
Description
a spoken or written summary of observations
Explanation
an interpretation of observation.
IS of Units
Internationally accepted systems of measurement.
scientific notation
a method of writing
Percent of error
the expression of error as percentage of the value
variable
any factor that can have more than one value
