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Scientic Inquiry
Getting Ready for Science- Grade 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| standard measure | An accepted measurement |
| microscope | A tool that makes an object look several times bigger than it actually is. |
| pan balance | A tool that measures mass. |
| spring scale | A tool that measures forces, such as weight. |
| observation | Information that you gather with your senses. |
| inference | An untested interpretation of observations. |
| hypothesis | A scientific explanation that can be tested. |
| experiment | A controlled test of a hypothesis. |
| scientific method | A series of steps that scientists follow to test hypotheses and to find out answers to their science questions. |