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Unit 1 Sci. Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inquiry | the process of asking questions and searching for answers |
| investigation | a careful way of looking for something |
| observation | anything you notice with your senses and with tools |
| compass | a device that uses a magnet to show directions |
| tool | an object or device used to perform a task |
| microscope | a device that uses several lenses to make small objects appear much larger, so you can see them in detail |
| three-dimensional | something that has length, width, and height |
| two-dimensional | something that has width and length |
| evidence | facts gained from observations and experiments |
| data | the results gathered in an investigation |
| inference | a conclusion based on facts |
| procedure | a set of step-by-step instructions |