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Basic Science Skills
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Observing | Using 1 or more of the 5 senses to gather information |
| Inferring | Observing based on prior knowledge |
| Prediction | Play a major role in science |
| What is the common set of standards? | SI (International System of Units) |
| Measuring | Comparing an object or process to a standard |
| Calculating | Process where a person uses math operations to change numbers & symbols |
| Classifying | Grouping items according to some organizing idea or system |
| What area is classifying especially important? | Chemistry |
| Tables & graphs | How scientists represent & organize data |
| Model | Mental or physical representation of an object, process, or event. |
| Models can be.... | Varied |
| Predictions are important because? | Offer scientists a way to test ideas |