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