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lesson 1 vocab
science
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Science | The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations. |
Observation | The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs. |
Inference | A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience. |
Hypothesis | A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation. |
Prediction | A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. |
Technology | The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use. |
Scientific theory | An explanation of observations of events that is based on knowledge gained from many observation and investigations. |
Scientific law | A rule that describes a pattern in nature. |
Critical thinking | Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it. |