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Chapter 1
Integrated Science
Term | Definition |
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Hypothesis | A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation |
Theory | A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation |
Geology | Scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth |
Independent Variable | Factor in an experiment that changes as a result of changes in other factors |
Dependent Variable | Factor that is manipulated in an experiment |
Astronomy | Scientific study of the universe |
Meteorology | Scientific study of Earth's atmosphere |
Oceanography | Scientific study of the oceans |
Observation | Process of obtaining information by using the senses |
Peer Review | Process by which experts in a field examine another expert's work prior to publication |