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Hypotheses
Generating and Testing Hypotheses (chapter 9)
Term | Definition |
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Deductive thinking | The process of using a general rule to make a prediction about a future action or event. |
Inductive thinking | The process of drawing new conclusions based on information we know or are presented with. |
Historical investigation | Students are engaged in historical investigation when they construct plausible scenarios from the past, about which there is no general agreement. |
Systems analysis | Students at all grade levels study many systems across the disciplines, such as ecosystems, anatomical systems, systems of government, and transportation systems. |
Experimental inquiry | Teachers can use experimental inquiry across the disciplines to guide students in applying their understanding of important content. |