Scientific theory

Inference

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn form prior knowledge or experience.

Scientific Notation

A method of writing or displaying very small very large values in a short form.

Hypothesis

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

Scientific law

A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.

Description

A spoken or written summary of observations.

Prediction

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

Scientific theory

An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many investigations and observations.

Explanantion

An interpretation of observations

Variable

Any factor that can have more than one value

Critical thinking

Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide wether you agree with it.

Control group

Contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changed.

Percent Error

The expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value

Independent variable

The factor that you want to test

Dependent variable

The factor you observe or measure during an experiment.

Constants

The factors in an experiment that do not change

Internation System of Units

The internationally accepted system of measurements.

Science

The investigation and exploration of natural events and of new information that results from those investigations.

Technology

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial of commercial use.

Observation

The results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occurs.

Experimental group

Used to study how a change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable.