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16 Cards in this Set
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SCIENCE
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The knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts and formulate laws or principles than be verified or tested.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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The science of individual and group human behavior.
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NATURAL SCIENCE
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The science of the natural world and universe; includes life sciences, earth sciences, and physical sciences.
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LIFE SCIENCE
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The science of living things (biology, zoology, botany, ecology, etc.).
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EARTH SCIENCE
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The science of this planet (geology, meteorology, seismology, etc.).
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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The science of the nature of matter (chemistry) and force and energy (physics).
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TECHNOLOGY
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The application of science for practical purposes.
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SCIENTIFIC LAW
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A summary of many experimental results and observations.
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SCIENTIFIC THEORY
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An explanation for phenomena that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.
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OBJECTIVE
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Unbiased and impartial.
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SUBJECTIVE
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Having a bias or pre-formed opinion.
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MODEL
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A pattern, plan, representation, or description to show the structure or workings of an object, system, concept, or phenomenon.
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QUALITATIVE
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Observations expressed in words.
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QUANTITATIVE
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Observations expressed in mathematical equations.
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PHENOMENON
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A natural occurrence.
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OCCAM'S RAZOR
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The most probable explanation is the most likely one.
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