Environmental Science Unit 1 Vocab Review

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observation

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a note or record of an occurrence or phenomenon, observed through the senses with or without using tools.

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inference

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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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data

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facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through experimentation.

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qualitative

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data representing information and concepts without using numbers.

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quantitative

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data represented numerically (with numbers).

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evidence

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test results and/or observations that either support or refute a scientific idea.

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hypothesis

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a testable statement that can be supported or disproved using evidence.

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reasoning

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the ability to understand and recognize scientific concepts, processes, applications, and the scientific method to pursue knowledge.

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evaluate

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make a judgement about the value of something, or of two things being compared.

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variable

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something that can change.