The Nature of Science

an explanation of things or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and experiment.

• Theory

• Science

• System

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an explanation of a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world.

• Science

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

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A way of learning about the natural world

• Theory

• System

• Science

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a collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other

• Science

• Theory

• System

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a rule that describes a pattern in nature

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

• System

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A series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly.

• Cycle

• Bicycle

• Branches of Science

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Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science

• Branches of Science

• cycle

• Scientist

a person who studies science

• Biologist

• Sociologist

• Scientist