Unit 1 Vocab

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A way of studying the natural world.

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science

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Using senses or tools to gather info.

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Observing

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Observation type dealing with numbers and amounts.

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quantitative observation

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Observation type that can't be quantified.

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qualitative observation

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Classifying:

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Grouping items that are alike.

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Making a statement about future events based on past evidence.

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Predicting

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Evaluating observations and data to reach a conclusion.

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analyzing

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Empirical evidence is...

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All measurements and data supporting a scientific explanation.

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A well-supported explanation of nature is a scientific ______

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theory

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A description of a specific relationship under a given condition; the way the world works. This is a scientific ___

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law