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Nature of science
unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empirical evidence | empirical evidence is all the measurements and data scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation |
| theory | a scientific theory is a well-supported explanation of nature |
| law | a scientific law is a description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the nature world |
| experiment | an experiment is an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions |
| hypothesis | a hypothesis is testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation |
| dependent variable | a dependent variable is the variable that changes over the course of the experiment |
| observation | observation is the process of obtaining information by using the senses |
| independent variable | an independent variable is the variable that does not change over the course of the experiment |
| data | data is the information that you get in your observation or experiment |
| model | a scientific model can be a visual or mathematical representation of an object or system |
| engineering | engineering is the use of scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems |
| technology | technology includes the use of tools, materials, or processes to meet human needs |