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Unit 1 Science
Science Vocabulary Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SCIENCE | The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations |
| OBSERVATION | the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information |
| INFERENCE | A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience. |
| HYPOTHESIS | A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations. |
| PREDICTION | A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
| SCIENTIFIC THEORY - | An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations. |
| SCIENTIFIC LAW | A rule that describes a pattern in nature. |
| CRITICAL THINKING - | Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |
| ANALYZE | To examine methodically and in detail the make-up or structure of something, especially information, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. |
| EVALUATE | To determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal |
| inference | a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn form prior knowledge |
| Limitation | a circumstance that allows only a specific amount of something |
| Preventive Safety equipment | equipment such as goggles and lab aprons used for protection and to Prevent emergencies |
| Physical Science | study of matter and energy includes physics and chemistry |
| earth science | study of earth including rocks and soils includes geology, volcanology, and seismology |
| Life Science | the study of living things also called Biology |