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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Science | This is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investagtions |
| Observation | is the using of one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs |
| inference | is the logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience |
| hypothesis | A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations |
| predicton | a statement of what will happen in a sequence of events |
| technology | the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use |
| scientific theory | an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations |
| scientific law | describes a pattern of an event in nature that is always true |
| critical thinking | is comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it |