Science vocabulary (12) 8/22/18 quiz critical   Science vocabulary (12) 8/22/18 quiz

1. critical thinking comparing what you already know with information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it   2. dependent variable the factor a scientist observes or measures during an experiment   3. hypothesis a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations  

4. independent variable the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable   5. inference a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience     6. observation the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs  

  7. prediction a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events   8. science the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations  

9. scientific law a rule that describes a pattern in nature 10 9.scientific law a rule that describes a pattern in nature   10.scientific theory an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations   11 technology the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use   12. variable any factor that can have more than one value