Identifying and Solving Problems through Scientific Investigations
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- 4. A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.
- 6. A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
- 7. A representation of an object or system that is used to better understand and predict real-world phenomena.
- 9. Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
- 11. The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
- 13. An act of asking for information to gain knowledge or understanding.
- 15. The action or process of observing something or someone carefully in order to gain information.
- 16. Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- 19. A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
- 24. A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment.
- 26. Method: A method of procedure that has characterized natural science consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
- 28. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
- 30. Thinking: The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
- 31. A statement about what will happen or might happen in the future.
- 32. An established or official way of doing something.
- 33. The action of measuring something.
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- 1. The imparting or exchanging of information or news.
- 2. The process of carrying out a systematic inquiry to establish facts or principles.
- 3. A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
- 5. A judgment or decision reached by reasoning after consideration of evidence.
- 8. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
- 10. A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
- 12. The introduction of something new or a new idea, method, or device.
- 14. The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- 17. A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
- 18. Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.
- 20. Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
- 21. The action of explaining the meaning of something.
- 22. A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
- 23. Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
- 25. The action or process of observing something or someone carefully in order to gain information.
- 27. The action of working with someone to produce or create something.
- 29. The quality or state of being correct or precise.