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NOS Vocb.
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| 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 observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience |
| Hypothesis | a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation |
| Prediction | is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events |
| Technology | practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use |
| Scientific theory | an explanation of observation or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations |
| Scientific law | describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true |
| Critical thinking | comparing what you already know with the information yo are given in order to decide whether you agree with it |