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Science
Term | Definition |
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Science | The study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. |
Observation | The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. |
Inference | A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. |
Hypothesis | A proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. |
Prediction | The action of predicting something. |
Technology | The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. |
Scientific theory | A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world |
Scientific law | A scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations |
Critical thinking | The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. |
Description | A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event. |
Explanation | A statement or account that makes something clear. |
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Accuracy | The quality or state of being correct or precise. |
Precision | The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. |
Variable | Not consistent or having a fixed pattern. |
Dependent variable | A variable whose value depends on that of another. |
Independent variable | A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another. |
Constant | Occurring continuously over a period of time. |