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Nature of Science

G5 CH 1 Nature of Science -- Vocabulary

TermDefinitionNotes
Analyze EXAMINE-To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness... How things work together.
Characteristic TRAIT- A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism.
Classify GROUP-To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities.
Conclusion WHAT HAPPENED-A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data. THE END
Control group NOT EXPERIMENTED ON-A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested. (GROUP THAT GOT THE FAKE PILL-PLECEBO)
Data INFORMATION-Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.
Experiment TEST IT OUT -A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer the hypothesis. (CAUSE-EFFECT) Try it=Test it
Inference USE WHAT YOU KNOW TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE-An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed. Understand PAST/PRESENT. Ex. Grass is wet, you may infer it rained.
Predict FORCAST- To say what you think will happen in the future based on what you know is true/valid from the past.
Observation CHECKING IT OUT-Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.
Investigation GET INFO-WATCH & LEARN-- Exploratory, observing. Not testing hypothesis but may lead to one. Does not always use the steps of "the scientific method.
Technology FRIDGE/CAR- The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems
Testable GETTING THE FACTS- A term used to describe a question that can be answered through an experiment or observation. ( ABLE TO BE TESTED)
Trials TRY IT AGAIN-Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation.
Valid PROVEN TRUE-A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment
Variable CHANGE/checks-An event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to ensure valid data. (OLD LADY RICE'S OPEN WINDOW) Factor=something, anything
Accurate BULLSEYE---To be accurate is to be free of error or mistakes.
Hypothesis GUESS---An educated guess about what might happen.
Fact proven TRUE
Opinion how you FEEL about a fact
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