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20 Cards in this Set
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observation
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using one or more of your senses to gather information
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quantitative observation
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observations dealing with a number or amount
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qualitative observation
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observations dealing with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers
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infer
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when you explain or interpret the things you observe
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prediction
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making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
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classification
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the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
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making models
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involves creating representations of complex objects or processes
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science
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a way of learning about the natural world
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skepticism
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having an attitude of doubt
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scientific inquiry
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refers to the diverse way in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather
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hypothesis
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a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
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variable
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factors that can change in an experiment
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manipulated variable
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the variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
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responding variable
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the factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable
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controlled experiment
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an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
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data
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facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
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communicating
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the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking
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scientific theory
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a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
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scientific law
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describes an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it
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scientific literacy
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understanding basic scientific terms and principles
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