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Science
The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the news information that results from those investigations
Observations
the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs
inference
a logical explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
hypothesis
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
prediction
a statement of what will happen next In a sequence of events
scientific theory
an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
scientific law
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 decide whether you agree with it
Description
spoken or written
summary of observations
explanation
interpretation of
observations
International System of Units (SI)
internationally accepted system of
measurement
percent error
expression of error as
a percentage of the accepted value
scientific notation
method of writing
or displaying very small or very
large numbers
constant
factor in an experiment
that stays the same
