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Science Vocab 1
Unit 1 Vocab Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| observing | use of senses to gather information |
| inferring | make educated guess about an object based on data and observations |
| classifying | placing objects or events into groups based on similar characteristics |
| communicating | describing an object or event to another person or group |
| measuring | finding the length, area, volume, mass, or temperature of an object |
| predicting | stating the outcome of a future event based on patterns |
| variables | these are controlled by the person conducting the experiment |
| organizing data | representing information learned through the use of graphs, charts, or tables |
| problem | stated as a question and gives purpose to the scientific method |
| scientific method | a step by step process for problem solving |
| research | gathering background knowledge before you form a hypothesis |
| hypothesis | make a prediction how you feel the experiment will turn out based on research |
| experiment | the procedure of testing of your hypothesis |
| analyze | observations and data collections made during the experiment |
| conclusion | make a final decision based on all the testing, data collecting, and analysis about the hypothesis |