Scientific Concepts Flashcards

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Observation

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Refers to both describing, such as using the 5 senses, and measuring.

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Inference

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The logical conclusion drawn about an object or event based on an observation.

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Prediction

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The forecasting of future events based on past observations or available data.

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Classifying

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Categorizing something into a group based on certain common characteristics.

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Measuring and Estimating

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Involves length, volume, area, mass, and temperature to describe objects.

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Communication

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Scientists must give talks, write lab reports, and communicate with a variety of audiences.

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Interpreting Data

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Gathering all the information about an event, object, or experiment, and using it to answer questions or solve problems.

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Independent Variable

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What the scientist changes or what changes on its own. The cause in an experiment.

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Dependent Variable

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What is being studied or measured. The effect in an experiment.