| A | B |
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| prediction | Expected outcome of a future event. Ex: It will snow next week. or I think WMS will win the game. |
| observation | Information you get using your 5 senses. Ex: smell the campfire; hear the plane; touch the rough surface; etc. |
| quantitative observation | Observations involving measurements and numbers. Ex: The table is 2 meters long. |
| qualitative observation | Observations that do not involve measurement or numbers |
| properties | Characteristics that distinguish one thing from another |
| inference | Statement that attempts to explain or make sense of an observation |
| model | Picture or a structure which shows how something works. |
| theory | Explanation based on thought or observation. It can change as more scientific evidence is collected. |
| law | Reliable description of nature proven true based on lots of data. Ex: Gravity is a law. |
| hypothesis | Assumption that you are testing during an experiment; an educated guess about something you will be testing |
| variable | Factor that can affect the outcome of the experiment. Ex: In Hoop Glider lab, the size or the number of the hoops were the variables. |
| controlled experiment | Fair test or experiment that tests ONLY ONE variable at a time. |
