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| using one or more of your senses to gather information |
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| an observation made with numbers |
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| an observation that does not deal with numbers |
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| explaining something that you observe |
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| making a forecast of what will happen based on observations and past experiences |
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| the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way |
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| creating representations of complex objects or processes |
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| a way of learning about the natural world |
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| having an attitude of doubt |
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| the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather |
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| a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question |
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| factors that can change in an experiment |
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| the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis |
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| the factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable |
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| an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time |
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| a statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term |
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| the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation |
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| the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking |
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| a well-tested explanation for a wide range of experimental results |
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| a statement that describes what scientist expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
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| understanding of basic scientific terms and principles well enough that you can evaluate information, make personal decisions , and take part in public affairs |
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