The Nature of Science--Vocabulary

based on facts known, an educated guess

• science

• hypothesis

• data collections

• conclusion

more than one test

• procedure

• average

• multiple trials

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an explanation that explains observations

• data

• conclusion

• observation

knowledge that helps humans understand how the natural world works

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• experiment

• science

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information

• data

• observation

• multiple trials

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when scientists set up a situation

• conclusion

• observation

• experiement

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information that you gather with your 5 senses

• experiment

• observation

• science

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Match the step of the scientific method to its definition

• perform a test to check hypothesis

• experiment/test

• make an educated guess

• hypothesis

• ask: What do I already know?

• observations/

  research

• ask a question

• question

• look at information

• analyze data

Match the following: What are the steps in the design process?

• test and then make improvements

• share

• design and construct

• create

• communicate your results

• test/improve

• identify the problem

• ask

• brainstorm and choose an option

• plan

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Something that can dangerous

• balance

• hazard

• procedure

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