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Nature of Science

Scientific inquiry and the processes of science.

TermDefinition
evidence something easily observed that can be used to confirm or deny an idea
experiment a procedure performed under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis
observation recording information about the natural world using any of the five senses
hypothesis a prediction or educated guess about the relationship between two variables, based on a person's observations, knowledge, and experience
variable a factor that can be measured or changed during an experiment
conclusion a summary of the results of an experiment, based on observations and measurements
scientific method a process that scientists use to solve problems and gain knowledge by making observations, collecting data, and testing ideas
impact to directly affect something
pattern an observable event that happens in the same way again and again
texture how an object feels when it is touched, such as soft, rough or smooth
simulate to demonstrate or copy something to make it easier to understand
outcome the result of an event
primary the first or most important part
property an observable trait
respond to react to a change or action
science the study of the natural world using scientific toold and resources
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