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Question | Answer |
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Science | The investigation and exploration of natural events |
Observations | The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information |
Inference | Is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experiences |
Hypothesis | Is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events |
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 from many observations and investigations |
Scientific Law | A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature |
Technology | The use of practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use |
Critical Thinking | Is comparing what you already know to information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it |
Description | A spoken or written summery of observations |
Explanations | An interpretation of observations |
SI Units | The internationally accepted system of measurements |
Scientific Notation | A method of writing or displaying very small or very large values in a short form |
Percent Error | Is the expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value |