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Empirical Evidence |
The observations, measurements, and other types of data that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanations. |
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Theory |
The explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning; that is supported by a large quantity of evidence. |
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Law |
A descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under certain conditions. |
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Hypothesis |
A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigations. |
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Experiment |
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions. |
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Observation |
The process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses. |
