Science And You

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measuring

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process skill
obtaining exact information
about a quantitative characteristic (measurable feature)

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astronomy

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branch of science
study of matter in outer space

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stating a hypothesis

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process skill
an explanation
of why something happens
that can be tested/proved by an experiment

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science

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knowledge
and process for gaining more knowledge
about our world
various branches (examples)

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qualitative property

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describes an object in measurable terms
information about exact measurement

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chemistry

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branch of science
study of the make-up of matter

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issue

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topic about which people have different points of view

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biology

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branch of science
study of life

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observing

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process skill
watching/examining carefully
with senses of sight, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling
qualitative observations describe (without using numbers)
quantitative observations measure (numbers & units)

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society

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many individuals
who must work together
responsibly
in the application of scientific knowledge

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physical property

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characteristic trait/feature/peculiarity
that defines/describes something
e.g. its colour, physical state, texture, hardness

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ecology

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branch of science
study of organisms in environments

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conclusion

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result/outcome of an experiment
validation/rejection of hypothesis

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physics

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branch of science
study of matter & energy

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characteristic

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feature/distinguishing mark/trait/property
that helps to identify (distinguish/tell apart)
or describe recognizably

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technology

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use
of scientific knowledge
to solve a problem
advantages & disadvantages (examples)

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inferring

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process skill
giving possible explanation(s)
for an observation
(without proof)

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dependent variable

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value depends on value of the independent variable (effect)
observed and/or measured by the experimenter

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process skills

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thinking skills
used in a specific order
by all kinds of people
to find answers to questions

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theory

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a well tested hypothesis

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control/control group

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all variables are kept constant (unchanged)
independent variable is omitted
to make sure that observed changes are caused by the independent variable
gives a basis for comparison

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predicting

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process skill
describing what might happen in the future
based on previous observations

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doing experiments

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process skill
planning
and carrying out
a series of activities
to test a hypotheses, find an answer to a question, or a solution to a problem

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chemical property

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a capability or power to react chemically
e.g. ability to rust, burn, neutralize, etc.

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using models

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object, design, idea
to help you understand something
you can not observe
e.g. pictures, diagrams, 3-D representations

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controlled experiment

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only one factor (variable) is changed at a time
all the other factors remain the same
has a control/control group

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interpreting data

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explaining data or observations

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recording data (information):
taking notes
making tables
graphing
sketching
reporting experiments
making mind maps

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different ways to preserve data (information) on paper

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quantitative property

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describes an object in observable terms
information about appearance, taste, smell, feel, sound

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variable

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factor
likely to change or vary
can affect the results of an experiment

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experimental group

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test group
affected by independent variable

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controlled variables

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variables that are kept the same (constant)

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controlled experiment

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fair test (of a hypothesis)
all variables are kept constant
except one (independent variable)
has a control/control group
must be repeatable

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estimating

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process skill
guessing a measurement

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analyzing data

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carefully looking at experimental data (in tables or graphs)
to find patterns
that will help you understand the results

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classifying

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process skill
sorting things
that are somehow alike
into groups

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scientific method

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steps followed to solve problems in science

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defining operationally

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a method of comparison
using observable/measurable characteristics
to describe or define an object/event

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organizing data

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putting together data or observations
to make discussion with
and understanding by others easier

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independent variable

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value changed/controlled by the experimenter
influences the value of the dependent variable (cause)