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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Science | Science is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations. |
| Observation | Observation is 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 prediction is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
| Technology | The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use. |
| Scientific Theory | A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations. |
| Scientific Law | A scientific law describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true. |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking is comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |