Lesson 1 -3 Vocab Flashcards
Critical Thinking
comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it
hypothesis
possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
inference
logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience
observation
act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs
physical science
describes a branch of science in which matter and energy are studied
potential
possible, likely, or probable
prediction
statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
science
investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from these investigations
scientific law
rule that describes a pattern in nature
scientific theory
explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
technology
practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use
description
spoken or written summary of observations
explanation
interpretation of observations
International System of Units (SI)
internationally accepted system for measurement
significant digits
number of digits in a measurement that you know with a certain degree of reliablity