SM VOCAB

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Comparing existing knowledge with new information to assess agreement.

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Critical thinking.

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Possible explanation for an observation tested by scientific methods.

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hypothesis

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Logical explanation of an observation from prior knowledge or experience.

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Inference.

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Using senses to gather information and noting occurrences

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observation

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Investigation and exploration of natural events and the resulting new information.

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science

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Number of reliable digits in a measurement

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Significant digits

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Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge from investigations.

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Scientific theory

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Pattern in nature:

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scientific law

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Practical use of scientific knowledge for industry or commerce

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Technology

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International measurement system

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International System of Units (SI)