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| science | the investigation of natural events and of new information |
| observation | the results of using 1 or more senses to gather information |
| 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 investigations |
| prediction | a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events |
| scientific theory | an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from observations and investigations |
| scientific law | a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature |
| technology | the practical use of scientific knowledge, especailly for industrial or commercial use |
| critical thinking | comparing what you already know with the information you are given to decide whether you agree |
| scientific inquiry | the process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or test ideas |
| conclusion | summary of the information gained from testing a hypothesis |
| description | spoken or written summary of observations |
| explanation | interpretation of observations |
| International System of Units | the internationally accepted system of measurement |
| percent error | expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value |
| scientific notation | a method of writing or displaying very small or large values in a short form |
