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What is Science?
Unit 1 Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Observation | The process of collecting data through your senses. |
| Experiment | To work with variables to find evidence (proof). |
| Evidence | Information that is looked at to see if it is true or false. |
| Explanation | A statement that says how or why something happens in nature. |
| Hypothesis | A guess we can test for why something happens in nature. |
| Model | A representation of an idea or process. |
| Data | A collection of information (measurements or observations). |
| Theory | A scientific reason for why something happens in nature. |
| Law | A scientific statement for what will happen |
| Argument | A conversation about whether something is true or false |