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What is the goal of the scientist? To_________and__________ the world around us and to use the information to make useful perdictions. |
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qualitative observations use the _______ : _____,______,_______,________,_______ |
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5 senses: hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing, touching |
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what are the two types of observation__________ and _________ |
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qualitative and quantitative |
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Quantitative-______________________ |
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observations that involve #s or counted (ex. weight, length, quantity) |
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Qualitative-__________________________ |
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observations that use the 5 senses (ex. color, shape, smell) |
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inference-__________________ |
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an educated GUESS based on observation, prior knowledge, and experiences |
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