Vocab Review for Science Skills and Thinking Unit 1

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Rules for deciding right from wrong

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ethics

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Discovery process in science; diverse ways scientists study the natural world.

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scientific inquiry

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An attitude of doubt.

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skepticism

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Incorrect reasoning from insufficient data

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faulty reasoning

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Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion.

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evaluating

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Grouping similar items together.

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classifying

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Personal feelings influencing decisions

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Subjective Reasoning

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Influencing your view or interpretation of something.

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bias

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Type of observation:

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qualitative

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Type of observations being made?

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Quantitative