6th HMH U1 Vocab L1-3

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Systematic study of natural events and conditions

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science

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Observations, measurements, and data gathered by scientists.

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Empirical evidence

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A well-supported explanation about the natural world.

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Theory

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Representation of something in the natural world, allowing scientists to study things that are too large, small, or difficult to study.

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model

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Basic principle of nature occurring under certain conditions.

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law

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Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

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experiment

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Obtaining information using senses

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observation

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A testable idea or explanation leading to scientific investigation.

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hypothesis

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Any factor that can change in an experiment, observation, or model.

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Variable

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Info from observation/experimentation for calculation or reasoning.

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data