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scientific method
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step by step by logical way to solve a problem
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critical thinking
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a process that uses certain skills to solve a problem
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problem
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the solution is not obvious and important is missing in a
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matter
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physical science is concerned with the study of energy
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pure science
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the study of a subject for the advancement of knowledge
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dependent variable
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is a factor whose value depends upon the value of the independent variable
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independent
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factor in an experiment that is adjusted by the experimeter
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constant
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a factor that does not change in an experiment
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control
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a standard for comparison
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experiment
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an organized method of testing a hypothesis
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scientific law
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is a rule of nature that sum up related observations
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theory
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an explanation based on many observations supported by explanation results
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hypothesis
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a testable prediction
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observation
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the use of human senses to gather information
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model
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in an idea system of structure that can be used to solve a problem
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physical science
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study of matter
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technology
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practical use of scientific information
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