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Understanding Sci
Understanding Science - Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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hypothesis | a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations |
inference | a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge |
observe/observation | using one or more senses to gather information and notice what occurs |
prediction | a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events |
scientific law | describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true |
scientific theory | an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations |
technology | the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use |