the ability to understand and recognize scientific concepts, processes, applications, and the scientific method to pursue knowledge.

the process of memorizing facts without understanding their meaning.

the ability to perform calculations and solve mathematical problems.

the skill of recalling historical events and dates accurately.

data representing information and concepts without using numbers.

data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

data that is collected through experiments and observations.

data that is analyzed using statistical methods.

make a judgement about the value of something, or of two things being compared.

to calculate the total of something.

to ignore the importance of something.

to create a detailed plan for something.

something that can change.

a fixed value that does not change.

a type of constant in programming.

a method of data storage.

test results and/or observations that either support or refute a scientific idea.

data that is irrelevant to scientific inquiry.

personal opinions that influence scientific conclusions.

theories that have not been tested.

the use of resources in a way that can be continued without using or destroying the resource.

the practice of consuming resources at an unsustainable rate.

the process of recycling materials to reduce waste.

the act of exploiting resources for immediate gain.

the variable that is changed on purpose during an experiment; can also be called a treatment, like a new medicine or fertilizer.

the variable that is measured in an experiment to see how it is affected by changes in another variable.

a constant factor that does not change throughout the experiment.

the outcome that is observed and recorded in an experiment.

a resource that can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time.

a resource that is finite and cannot be replenished.

a resource that is only available in certain regions.

a resource that is harmful to the environment.

a well-tested and supported explanation of observations and experimental findings.

a hypothesis that has not been tested.

a collection of unrelated facts.

a guess based on intuition.

the amount of a resource or service that people will buy and how much they are willing to pay.

the total quantity of goods produced in a country.

the price at which goods are sold in the market.

the level of consumer satisfaction with a product.

A guess made without evidence.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

An assumption based on personal opinion.

A statement that cannot be proven.

the amount of a resource or service that is available to use.

the total demand for a product or service in the market.

the process of distributing goods to consumers.

the price at which a product is sold in the market.

the groups in an experiment that are given a treatment to test the effects of the independent variable.

the groups in an experiment that do not receive any treatment.

the groups that are used to compare the results of the treatment groups.

the groups that are randomly assigned to different conditions.

all the living and nonliving things with which an organism interacts.

only the living things in a habitat.

the physical surroundings of an organism, excluding living things.

the climate and weather patterns of a region.

a non-living thing

a living thing; an individual animal, plant, or being.

a type of environment

a collection of cells that cannot survive independently.

variables that are kept the same during an experiment so that only the effect of the independent variable is tested.

factors that change in response to the independent variable during an experiment.

the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter to observe its effect.

the outcome that is measured in an experiment.

the different setups or situations in an experiment, including the test and control groups, variables, and constants.

the specific outcomes that are measured in an experiment.

the materials and equipment used in an experiment.

the hypotheses that are tested in an experiment.

a resource that takes a very long time to form and can run out.

a resource that can be replenished quickly.

a resource that is abundant and widely available.

a resource that is renewable and sustainable.

a statement that describes an observable occurrence in nature that appears to always be true.

a hypothesis that has not yet been tested.

a theory that explains a broad range of observations.

an experiment that can be repeated to verify results.