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A logical systematic approach to a solution to a scientific problem.

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Scientific Method

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Information obtained through the sense of sight, touch, smell, hearing, taste.

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Observation

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Something that has been proven to the point where we can assume it can’t be disproven.

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Law

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Equipment; a group of machines.

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Apparatus

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Application of science and mathematics to develop structures and machines.

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Engineering

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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Inference

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Analysis

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A summary based on evidence or facts.

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Conclusion

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A statement that can be proved.

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Fact

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A personal view, attitude, or belief about ideas.

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Opinion

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A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data.

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Theory

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

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Prediction

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The process of grouping together items that are alike.

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Classifying

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An educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or question.

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Hypotheses

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Factors that can change an experiment.

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Variables.

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