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Vocabulary
Scientific Knowledge Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scientific law | a description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world. Laws show how the world works. |
| scientific theory | a well-supported explanation of nature. Theories explain how the world works. |
| Empirical evidence | all the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation. |
| working in the field or fieldwork. | gathering empirical evidence outdoors or where conditions cannot be controlled |
| laboratory | a controlled environment for scientists to have the opportunity to collect data |
| natural sciences | commonly divided into three areas: biology or life science, geology or Earth science, and physics or physical science. |