NOS Vocab Flashcard

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Investigation of natural events and new information

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Science

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Using senses to gather info

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Observation

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A logical explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge or experience.

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Inference

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Possible explanation for an observation, testable by scientific methods.

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Hypothesis

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A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

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Prediction

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Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge from investigations.

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Scientific Theory

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Pattern or event in nature that is always true

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Scientific law

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Comparing existing knowledge with new information to assess agreement.

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Critical thinking

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Summary of observations

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Description

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Interpretation of observations

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Explanation