NOS Vocab

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Explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

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Hypothesis

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Investigation of natural events and new information from those investigations.

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Science

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Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge from investigations.

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Scientific Theory

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Using senses to gather information and note occurrences.

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Observation

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What will happen next in a sequence of events?

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Prediction

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A rule describing a pattern in nature.

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Scientific Law

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Any factor with multiple meanings.

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Variable

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Factor changed by the investigator to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

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Independent Variable

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Practical use of scientific knowledge for industry or commerce.

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Technology

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Summary of an observation.

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Description