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| nature of science | Refers to the foundation concepts that govern the way scientists formulate explanations about the natural world. |
| observation | Using all five senses to gather information. |
| qualitative | Use your senses to observe results (sight, smell, touch, taste, hear). |
| quantitative | Measures quantity (numbers). |
| detail | A small part of something, a particular fact or piece of information, exactly what is observed. |
| organism | An individual living thing. |
| investigation | A search inquiry for facts, detailed or careful examination. |
| estimation | Approximate calculation used when accurate measurement or tools is unavailable. |
| scale model | A physical representation of an object which maintains accurate relationships between all important aspects of the model (ratio). |
| hypothesis | A possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. |
| inference | An interpretation based on observation and background knowledge. |
| conclusion | Formulated from data collection. |
| collected data | The facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observation. |
| experiment | A structured test of a hypothesis, a step by step process used to solve a problem. |
| variables | Any factor that can change in an experiment. |
| metric measurement | A system of measuring based on the meter, kilogram and second. |
| graphical representation | Communication through a graph, chart, table, or diagram. |
| abstract | Not applied or practical. |
| technology | Collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishments of objectives. |
| distance | Numerical description of how far apart objects are. |
| volume | The amount of space an object occupies. |
| independent variable | The variable you have control over, what you can choose to manipulate. |
| dependent variable | The variable you measure in the experiment, what is affected during the experiment. |
| evidence | Anything presented in support of an assertion. |
| scientific principles | A methodical process which seeks to determine the secrets of the natural world using the scientific method. |
| bar graph | A graphical display of data using bars of different heights. |
| line graph | A graph that shows information that is connected in some way such as change over time. |
| circle graph | A graph used to visualize information and data, used to show the results of an investigation in a proportional manner. |
| chart | A graphical representation of data in which the data is represented as symbols. |
| diagram | A symbolic representation of information according to some visualization techniques. |
| model | Visually representing abstract concepts, order events or processes. |
| prediction | Forecast about what may happen in some future situation. |
| patterns | Direct observations can be the basis for predictions or hypotheses. |
