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