Introduction to Science Vocabulary
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This document provides a list of vocabulary terms related to the fundamental concepts in science, including observation, inference, and scientific law. It also includes definitions of key concepts for introductory science education.
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Observation -- information that is know because it has been seen or experienced. Inference - a conclusion or judgement based upon known information of observations. Classifying -- grouping together items that are alike in some way. Model -- a description, picture, or idea about something that can...
Observation -- information that is know because it has been seen or experienced. Inference - a conclusion or judgement based upon known information of observations. Classifying -- grouping together items that are alike in some way. Model -- a description, picture, or idea about something that cannot be viewed directly. Hypothesis -- a possible solution or explanation for a problem that is based on observations. Theory -- a hypothesis that has been tested many times and still explains the observations. Scientific law - a statement about a fact that has been observed many times and is true for all situations. Earth Science -- the study of the earth and space. Physical Science -- Physics and chemistry Living Science -- the study of living things Physics -- the study of energy and the effects on matter. Chemistry -- the study of matter and changes during chemical reactions. Science -- an orderly method to solve problems and investigate the world.
