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Term | Definition |
science | is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations. |
observation | the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information ad taking of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs. |
inference | is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience. |
hypothesis | a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations. |
prediction | is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
scientific theory | is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained form many observations and investigations. |
scientific law | is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature. |
technology | is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use. |
critical thinking | is comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |
description | is a spoken or written summary of observations |
explanation | is an interpretation of observations. |
international system of units | is the internationally accepted system of measuremet |
scientific notation | a method of writing or displaying very small or very large numbers in a short form. |
percent error | is the expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value. |
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