Unit 1: Nature of Science

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Observation

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Information gathered by the 5 senses

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Inference

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A reasonable assumption based on evidence

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Hypothesis

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A proposed answer to a scientific question often in an 'if...then' format.

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Experiment

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A test designed to answer a scientific question

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Methods

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The steps followed in an experiment

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Data

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Observations, numbers, measurements etc. recorded during an experiment

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Results

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The data in an experiment that answers the scientific question

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Analyze

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The process of thinking about data and results noticing patterns, trends and outliers

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Conclusion

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A statement supporting or rejecting a hypothesis with evidence

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Support

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Evidence that backs up a claim or hypothesis