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The Basics
basic science vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |