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| Science | A process (step by step) whereby one asks questions and finds answers to study the Universe around us. |
| Hypothesis | A prediction of an outcome, or a possible explanation. generally based on tentatively accepted reasoning - An Educated Guess |
| Scientific Theory | A well-tested explanation of a natural event that is generally accepted |
| Scientific Law | A proven explanation of a natural event. |
| -logy, -ology | the study of |
| eco | home, house, abode |
| Quantitative Observation | An observation based on numbers obtained by measuring or counting that MUST include UNITS. |
| Qualitative Observation | An observation obtained using the 5 senses that describes characteristics or properties (can be subjective - colors, texture, smell, shape, sound, etc.). |
| Model | An idea, structure, or picture that illustrates something too small or too large to be handled inside |
| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reason with observations |
| Scientific Method | A systematic way of solving problems or finding answers |
| Variable | Anything that can change in an experiment. |
| Length | A measure of distance between two points. |
| Mass | The amount of matter in a substance or object. |
| Volume | How much space a substance or object takes up. |
| Weight | The measure of force of gravity pulling on a substance or object |
| Purpose | The question or problem that one seeks to answer in Science. |
| SI | System Internationale - the scientific measuring system |
| Conclusion | The last step of the scientific method where one reviews the outcome of an experiment, explains the experiment's significance, and develops further questions to study. |
| Analysis | The process of reviewing data (deciphering and interpretting) to see what the data means (patterns or stories). |
| Inference | An explanation or conclusion based on assumptions. |
| Liter | The base unit for measuring VOLUME in the metric system (SI). |
| meter | The base unit for measuring LENGTH in the metric system (SI). |
| gram | The base unit for measuring MASS in the metric system (SI). |
| Celsius | ºC The generally used and accepted base unit for measuring TEMPERATURE in the metric system (SI). |
| Kelvin | ºK The official scientific base unit for measuring TEMPERATURE in the metric system (SI). |
| -tion/-sion | the act of |
| -ist/-er | one who (does) |
| -sis/-sys | the act of |
| bio | life |
| mono | one |
| bi | two, separate |
| tri | three |
| ethno | nation |
| geo | earth, rock |
| psych | the mind |
| zoo | animal |
| ornitho | bird |
| entom | insect |
| etym | truth (word roots) |
| anthro | human |
| cardio | heart |
| archae | ancient |
| rhino | nose |
| audio | hear |
| bibli | a paper |
| herpes | creep, creeping |
| carp | the wrist, a fruit |
| gene | birth, descent, race |
| meteor | from high in the air, a celestial phenomena |
| botan - (botane) | a plant, pasture, fodder |
| palaeon/paleon | old, ancient |
| meter | measure |
| chrono | time |
| thermo | heat, hot |
| thesis | the act of arranging |
| exo | out, outer |
| endo | in, inner |
| hypo | beneath, under |
| -ic, -id, -ive, -ite, -ity | a condition of being |
| xeno | stranger, foreigner |
| kilo | 1,000 (k) |
| hecto | 100 (h) |
| deka | 10 (da) |
| deci | 1/10th (d) |
| centi | 1/100th (c) |
| milli | 1/1,000th (m) |
| mega | one million (M) |
| giga | one billion (G) |
| micro | 1/1,000,000th (one millionth) |
| Kelvin | ºK The official scientific metric scale for temperature. |
| Celsius | ºC The metric scale for temperature generally used. |
| The GOAL of Science | to learn about and understand the Universe around us |
| The GOAL of life (for any organism) | to "live long and prosper" - meaning to Survive and Reproduce |
| Controlled Variables | The factors that are kept constant (the same) in an experiment to isolate the effect of the manipulated variable on the outcome to create a "Fair Test." |
| mani | hand |
| Manipulated Variable | The factor that is changed and tested in an experiment. (Independent Variable - X-Axis) |
| Responding Variable | The factor that is measured and recorded in an experiment to gather data/results. (Dependent Variable - Y-Axis) |
