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science is way of learning more about the natural world.
scientific theory an attempt to explain pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world
scientific law a rule that describes a pattern in nature
system is a collection of structures, cycles, and process that relate to and interact with each other
life science the study living system and the ways in which they interact
earth science the study of earth system and the systems in space
physical science the study of matter and energy
tecnology is the practical use of science, or applied science, as illustrated in figure 7
hypothesis is a reasonable and educated possible answer based on what you know and what you observe
infer to draw a conclusion based on what you observe
controlled experiment involves changing one factor and observing it's effect on another while keeping all other factors constant
variables are factors that can be changed in an experiment
independent variables the variables that are not changed in an experiment
dependent variables changes as a result of a change in the independent variable
constants the variables that are not changed in an experiment
model is any represention of an object or an event use as a tool for understanding the natural world
critical thinking combing what you already know with the new facts that you are given to decide if you agree with something
data a scientific investigation always contains observations
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