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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 investigations. |
| prediction | a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
| technology | the practical use of science 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 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. |
| science | the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations. |