CH.1 Nature of Science Vocab

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A system of knowledge about the natural world and the method to find it

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science

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Application of pure sciences (like physics, chemistry) to meet human needs.

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engineering

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Meaning of 'evidence'

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Available facts or info indicating if a belief or proposition is true.

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What is an explanation?

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A reason or justification for an action or belief.

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What does it mean to critique something?

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to review or analyze critically.

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Meaning of 'inquiry'

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A question; a query. A close examination of a matter.

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Organized plan for gathering and communicating info.

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scientific method

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Modeling in science:

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A way to express ideas visually for discussion.

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Variable changed by the experimenter.

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independent variable

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Meaning of predictions?

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To state what will happen next in a sequence of events.