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- 5. A proposed explanation or prediction based on limited evidence or observations, serving as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation in science. Hypotheses are tested through empirical research and may be supported or rejected based on evidence.
- 6. A factor or condition in an experiment or study that can change or vary, influencing the outcome or results. Variables are manipulated, controlled, or measured to test hypotheses and understand relationships in scientific research.
- 8. Facts, information, or measurements collected, recorded, or analyzed during scientific research, experiments, or observations, used to support or refute hypotheses, draw conclusions, or make predictions. Data can be qualitative or quantitative.
- 9. A judgment, inference, or interpretation drawn from evidence, observations, or experimental results in science, typically summarizing findings, explaining patterns, and addressing the research question or hypothesis. Conclusions contribute to scientific understanding and knowledge.
- 10. A statement or forecast about what will happen in the future based on evidence, trends, or patterns observed in the present, often derived from scientific theories, models, or data analysis. Predictions guide further research and experimentation in science.
- 14. The process of carefully watching, noticing, or perceiving objects, events, or phenomena using the senses or scientific instruments, often serving as the basis for making hypotheses, predictions, or conclusions in science.
- 15. A well-substantiated explanation or framework that encompasses a broad range of phenomena, observations, and experimental evidence in science, supported by extensive research, testing, and peer review. Theories provide insights into natural laws, patterns, and processes.
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- 1. The process of asking questions, seeking answers, and investigating phenomena or problems through observation, experimentation, and analysis in science. Inquiry-based learning promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific literacy.
- 2. A scientific procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, investigate a phenomenon, or demonstrate a principle, typically involving controlled conditions, variables, and data collection. Experiments are essential for advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.
- 3. A factor or condition in an experiment or study that can change or vary, influencing the outcome or results. Variables are manipulated, controlled, or measured to test hypotheses and understand relationships in scientific research.
- 4. A proposed explanation or prediction based on limited evidence or observations, serving as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation in science. Hypotheses are tested through empirical research and may be supported or rejected based on evidence.
- 7. A scientific procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, investigate a phenomenon, or demonstrate a principle, typically involving controlled conditions, variables, and data collection. Experiments are essential for advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.
- 10. review A process in which scientific research, manuscripts, or findings are evaluated, scrutinized, and assessed by independent experts or peers in the same field before publication or dissemination. Peer review ensures the quality, validity, and credibility of scientific work.
- 11. A standard or reference group used in an experiment or study for comparison with the experimental group, typically kept under normal or unchanged conditions to isolate the effects of the manipulated variable. Controls help ensure the validity and reliability of results.
- 12. A descriptive or mathematical statement that describes a fundamental principle or relationship observed in nature, typically expressed as a concise and generalizable equation or formula. Laws represent consistent patterns or behaviors in the natural world.
- 13. A simplified representation, simulation, or conceptual framework used to describe, analyze, or predict complex systems, processes, or phenomena in science. Models can be physical, mathematical, or computer-based and aid in understanding and hypothesis testing.