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Observing
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The process of using one or more of your sences to gather information.
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Quantitative observations
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An observation that deals with a number or amount.
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Qualitative observations
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An observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed in numbers.
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Inferring
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The process of making an inference, an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
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Predicting
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The process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.
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Classifying
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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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The process of creating representations of complex objects or processes.
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Science
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A way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning; leads to a body of knowledge.
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Skepticism
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An attitude of doubt.
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