VVV#12 Flashcard

Front

conjecture

Back

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a hypothesis.

Front

boisterous

Back

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

Front

dismantle

Back

To take apart or break down into parts.

Front

inquisitive

Back

Having a strong desire to know or learn; curious.

Front

feasible

Back

Possible to do easily or conveniently; practical.

Front

hypothesis

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Front

scientific method

Back

A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

Front

empirical evidence

Back

Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to validate a hypothesis.

Front

theory

Back

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses, and facts.

Front

analyze

Back

To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.