Methods of Science Flashcards
the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.
science
the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.
observation
a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
inference
a posible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.
hypothesis
a statement of what will next in a sequence of events.
prediction
the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
technology
an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
scientific theory
a rule that describes a pattern in nature.
scientific law
comparing what you already know with information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.
critical thinking
a spoken or written summary of observations.
description
an interruption of observations.
explanation
the internationally accepted system of measurement.
International System
the number of digits in a measurement that are known with a certain degree of reliability.
significant digits
any factor that can have more than one value.
variable
the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.
independent variable
