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unit 1
Life science yay
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| science | The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation. |
| empirical evidence | Information acquired by observation or experimentation that can be verified. |
| pseudoscience | Claims, beliefs, or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method. |
| experiment | A controlled procedure carried out to test a hypothesis or discover data. |
| hypothesis | A testable, tentative explanation for a scientific problem or observation. |
| independent variable | The factor that is deliberately changed by the experimenter. |
| observation | The act of gathering information about the world using the senses. |
| dependent variable | The factor that is measured or observed to see how it changes. |
| data | Facts, figures, or pieces of information gathered during an investigation. |
| model | A representation of an object, system, or idea used to understand it better. |
| technology | The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and problem-solving. |
| engineering | The practical application of science and math to design and build structures or processes. |
| trade-off | Giving up one favorable quality or advantage to gain another. |
| prototype | A preliminary, working model of a design used for testing and evaluation. |