Understanding Science

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What does it mean to be skeptical?

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To question statements made by people outside their area of expertise.

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What is a scientific theory?

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An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

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What is a scientific law?

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A description of a pattern or an event in nature that is always true.

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What is an inference?

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A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

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What is Life Science?

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The study of all living things.

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What is critical thinking?

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The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is observation in science?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory explains why things happen, while a scientific law describes what happens.

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What is Earth Science?

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The study of the Earth and its processes, including geology, meteorology, and oceanography.