Nature of Science Vocab and Vocab Catcher #1

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Infer

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To find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, or imply.

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Qualitative

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Data in the form of recorded descriptions rather than numerical measurements.

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Quantitative

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Data that is in numbers.

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Hypothesize

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to reach a conclusion based on an assumption

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Deduce

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To draw a conclusion from facts; to infer

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Variable

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A factor that can change.

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Cumulative

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Additional, increasing

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Diversity

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Variety.

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Analyze

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To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions from it.

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Describe

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To give a detailed account of something, including its characteristics and features.