N.1.1 Vocabulary Review

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using your five senses to gather information from what is around you

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observation / observe

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a fair test that is done under controlled conditions. this allows you to show that one thing can cause another to happen. It is always a way to test your hypothesis.

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experiment

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a set of steps that help scientists make observations and test out their theories. This starts with an observation and then a question.

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scientific method

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a possible answer to a scientific question that can be tested to see if it is correct

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hypothesis

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to study something closely and carefully

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analyze

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A procedure that is carried out to gather data about an object or event. This does not follow the scientific method as you are usually not testing anything

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investigation

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an untested conclusion based on your observations

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inference

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the study of the natural world

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science

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data or information that you collect during your investigation that will be used to support your conclusion

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evidence

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a detailed, step-by-step guide for conducting an experiment

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procedure