Science vocab Flashcards


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Science

is the investigation of natural events and new information

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Observation

The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information

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Inference

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn by prior knowledge

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hypothesis

a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation

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prediction

is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

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Science theory

is an explanation of observation or events that is based on knowledge

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Scientific law

is a rule that describes a repeatable in nature

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Technology

is a scientific knowledge, especially industrial or commercial use

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Critical thinking

is comparing what you already know with the information you are already given in order