Science Skills Vocab

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Science: A way of learning about the natural world.

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A way of learning about the natural world.

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Observing

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information.

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Quantitative Observation

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An observation that deals with quantities or amounts.

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Qualitative Observation

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An observation that deals with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers.

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Inferring

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An explanation or interpretation of observations.

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Predicting

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Making a statement about future events based on past experience or evidence.

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Classifying: Grouping items that are alike.

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Grouping items that are alike.

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Evaluating: Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion.

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Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion.

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Making Models

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Creating representations of complex objects or processes.

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Skepticism

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Having an attitude of doubt.