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| inference | a statement based on experience |
| science | an orderly and reasoned process for answering questions |
| hypothesis | a possible answer to a scientific question based on observations |
| data | pieces of information collected to test a hypothesis |
| experiment | something you do to test a hypothesis |
| scientific method | a series of steps including observing, forming a question, stating a hypothesis, collecting data, and reaching a conclusion |
| scientific law | a statement that describes an observed phenomenon; it is supported by evidence collected from many observations and experiments. |
| scientific theory | a statement that explains a complex idea; it is supported by evidence collected from many experiments. |
| earth science | the study of Earth's processes |
| geology | the study of Earth's surface |
| astronomy | the study of the stars, planets, and other objects found in space |
| meteorology | the study of Earth's weather and climates |
| oceanography | the study of Earth's oceans |
| physics | the study of how and why things move |
| chemistry | the study of matter |
| biology | the study of living things |
