Scientific Problem Solving Vocab Test

the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.

• science

• observation

• hypothesis

• critical thinking

the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.

• science

• observations

• hypothesis

• prediction

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

• inference

• explanation

• prediction

• observations

a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• inference

• observations

• prediction

• hypothesis

a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• observations

• hypothesis

• inference

• prediction

an explanation observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

• scientific theory

• scientific law

• observations

• explanation

A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature

• scientific theory

• scientific law

• scientific observation

• prediction

the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

• prediction

• observation

• technology

• hypothesis

comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

• observation

• hypothesis

• critical thinking

• prediction

the internationally accepted system of measurement

• metric system

• imperial system

• International System of Units (SI)

• Explanation