science
process of learning more about the natural world
observation
the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information
inference
a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge
Hypothesis
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
prediction
A logical statement about what will happen if the hypothesis is correct.
scienctific law
a rule that describes a pattern in nature
technology
the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use
scientific theory
explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
critical thinking
comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it
science notation
A mathematical method of writing numbers using powers of ten.
Variable
A factor that can change in an experiment
atom
Basic unit of matter
percent error
the expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value
international system of units SI
the internationally accepted system of measure
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