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SCIENCE Flashcards

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SCIENCE

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The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.

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OBSERVATION

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The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.

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INFERENCE

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A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

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HYPOTHESIS

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A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

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PREDICTION

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A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

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SCIENTIFIC THEORY

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An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

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SCIENTIFIC LAW

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A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.

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CRITICAL THINKING

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Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.

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TECHNOLOGY

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The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

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