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science chaper 1
definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientist | is a person who asks questions about the natural world |
| investigate | means to look for answers |
| Inquiry | means the process of asking questions |
| Infer | draw a conclusion |
| model | is a copy of something. |
| procedure | is a plan for testing a hypothesis. |
| chart | is a kind of list. |
| bar graph | is a graph that helps you compare data and see patterns |
| tool | is an object used to do work. |
| unit of measure | is the quantity you use to measure something |
| predict | to tell what you think might happen in the future. |
| estimate | to m.ake a careful guess |
| survey | a list of questions or choices. |
| experiment | an investigation carried out under carefully controlled condtions |