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ScienceLOE6B
Term | Definition |
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Science | A way of learning about the natural world that provides possible explanations to questions. |
Observation | Using one or more of your senses to identify or learn about something |
Inference | A conclusion formed from available information or evidence |
Controlled experiment | A scientific experiment that involves changing one factor and observing its effect on one thing while keeping all other things constant |
Model | A representation of an object or an event that is used as a tool for understanding the natural world |
Independent variable | The variable that is changed in an experiment |
Dependent variable | The variable that changes as a result of a change in the independent variable |
Scientific theory | A possible explanation for repeatedly observed patterns in nature supported by observations and results from many investigations |
Scientific law | A rule that describes a pattern in nature but does not try to explain why something happens |
Technology | Use of science to help people in some way |