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Vocabulary: Science
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Science
6th Grade
11/01/2011

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Data[image]

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Pieces of information collected to test a hypothesis

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Scientific method[image]

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A series of steps including observation, forming a question, stating a hypothesis, collecting data, and reaching a conclusion

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Inference[image]

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A statement based on expirience

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Science[image]

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A process for answering questions

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Hypothesis[image]

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A possible answer to a scientific question based on observations

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Experiment[image]

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An activity performed to support or refute a hypothesis

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Qualitative Data

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Data in the form of words

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Quantative Data

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Data in the form of numbers

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Scientific Law[image]

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A statement that describes an observed phenomenon; it is supported by evidence collected from many observations and experiments.

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Scientific Theory

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A statement that explains a complex idea; it is supported by evidence collected from many experiments.

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Measurment[image]

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A number that includes a unit

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Unit[image]

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A specific quantity that is counted to make a measurement

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Meter[image]

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The basic distance unit for the SI Units system of measurement

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