test flashcards for unit one (20 cards)

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science

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The study of the natural world

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investigation

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 An organized study to learn more about the natural world through experiments, models, or repeated observations

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scientific method

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A logical, systematic approach to find the solution to a scientific problem

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experiment

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1. A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

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observation

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1.  Information gathered by using the five senses and/or scientific tools.

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inference

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An idea or a conclusion based on an observation and past experiences

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hypothesis

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An educated guess based on research that states what you think will happen in an experiment

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empirical evidence

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Scientific evidence obtained by careful observation and experimentation

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data

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1. Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations

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variable

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1. Any condition in an experiment that can be changed