Big Vocab Test 1

Front

Investigation of natural events and new information from those investigations

Back

science

Front

Using senses to gather information and note occurrences.

Back

observation

Front

A logical explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge or experience.

Back

inference

Front

Possible explanation for an observation, testable by investigation.

Back

hypothesis

Front

What will happen next in a sequence of events?

Back

prediction

Front

Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge.

Back

Scientific theory

Front

A rule describing a natural pattern

Back

scientific law

Front

Practical use of scientific knowledge for industry or commerce

Back

technology

Front

Comparing existing knowledge with new information to assess agreement.

Back

Critical thinking.

Front

Any factor with multiple values

Back

Variable