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science
nature of science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Science | The study of the structure and behavior of physical and natural through observation and experiment |
| Inference | A conclusion based on information observed |
| Variables | The parts of an investigation that can be changed |
| Hypothesis | an educated guess |
| Experiment | The procedure used to collect data after a problem has been identified |
| Scientific method | A series of repeatable steps to plan and conduct an investigation |
| Controlled | Variables that stay the same |
| investigation | Entire process or project, referring to a problem, its plan of action and results |
| Theory | A hypothesis supported by experiments |
| Observations | Can be qualitative or quantitate |
| PHEOC | Acronym to help remember steps |