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The Basics
basic science vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| science | a way of learning about the natural world |
| scientific investigation | the way in which scientists study the natural world |
| quantitative observation | an observation that deals with numbers and amounts |
| classifying | grouping together items that are alike in some ways |
| inferring | explaining or interpreting the things one observes |
| making models | creating representations of complex objects or processes |
| evaluating | comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them |
| observing | using one or more of your senses to gather information |
| qualitative observation | an observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers |
| predicting | making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experiences or evidence |