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Observation
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the use of the senses to gather information about structures and processes
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Data
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recorded observaton, items of information; need to be clearly organized, consistently recorded and reliable
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Science
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derived from the Latin word "to know"
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Inquiry
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The process of investigation with thoughtful questions leading to a search for answers.
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Qualitative
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data in the form of descriptions
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Quantitative
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observation recorded as measurements
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Discovery Science
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describes natural structures or processes as accurately as possible through careful observation and data collection
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Inference
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A logical conclusion based on observations
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controlled experiment
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experiment that tests the effect of a single variable
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inference
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logical conclusion based on observations
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generalization
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general conclusion
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hypothesis
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suggested, testable answer to a well-defined scientific question
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variable
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any factor in an experiment that is not constant (any factor that can change)
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evidence
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collected body of data from observations and experiments
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theory
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well-tested explanation that makes sense of a great variety of scientific observations
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A scientific hypothesis must be falsifiable
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there must be some observation or experiment that could reveal if such a hypothesis is false.
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model
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physical, mental, or mathematical representation of how people understand a process or an idea
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technology
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application of scientific understanding for a specific purpose
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induction
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reasoning from specific observations to broader generalizations
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deduction
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demonstrating that an idea applies in nature or moving from hypothesis to prediction. Poses conclusions as in predicting outcomes of experiments
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