What is science?

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A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

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scientific theory

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The one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment.

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manipulated

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The process of sharing ideas with others through writing and speaking.

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communicating

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An attitude of doubt.

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skepticism

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The ongoing process of discovery in science based on evidence scientists gather

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scientific inquiry

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an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.

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inferring

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A way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning.

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science

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possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a question; must be testable

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hypothesis

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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.

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controlled

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An observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed in numbers.

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qualitative

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The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way.

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classifying

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An observation that deals with a number or amount.

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quantitative

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factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment

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responding

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The process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.

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predicting

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The process of using one or more of your senses to gather information.

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observing

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statement that describes what to expect every time under a particular set of conditions

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scientific law

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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.

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data

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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variable

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