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| physics | The study of matter and energy and how they interact |
| quantitative observation | An observation that deals with a number or amount |
| observation | Using one or more of your senses to gather information |
| variable | A factor that can change in an experiment |
| inferring | The process of making an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge |
| scientific law | A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
| predicting | The process of forcasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence |
| scientific inquiry | The ongoing process of discovery in science. These principles are used in a variety of non-science careers as well. |
| dependent variable | The factor that is measured in an experiment and changes as a result of changes to the independent variable in an experiment. |
| controlled experiment | An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. |
| scientific theory | well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. |
| independent variable | The one factor that a scientist changes in an experiment. This is also called the manipulated variable. |
| hypothesis | A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question. Written an an IF, AND, THEN statement |
| chemistry | The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes |
| qualitative observation | An observation that deals with characteristics that are not expressed in numbers. EX: Noticing that a candle smells like vanilla. |
| communcating | The process of sharing ideas with others through writing and speaking |
| scientific model | A picture, diagram or other representation of an object or process. EX: Model of the solar system. Model of atoms or cells |
| physical science | The study of chemistry and physics |
| data | Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations. EX: observations and measurements. |
| biology | the study of living things, life science |
| astronomy | study of space and stars |
