abstract
reasoning |
guesswork; reasoning based on theoretical evidence that hasn't been proven |
| beliefs |
a definite opinion |
| bias |
a preconceived opinion |
concept
mapping |
a technique for visualizing the relationships between different concepts |
| conclusions |
the summing up of an experiment |
| control |
the experimental group is compared to the control group |
| data |
information produced from an experiment |
| fair |
free from bias |
| hypothesis |
a possible explanation to an observation |
| i.e. |
from the Latin term id est; meaning "that is" or "that is to say" |
| myth |
a widely held but incorrect idea |
| observations |
information gained from watching and recording an experiment |
| phenomenon |
an occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses |
| philosopher |
a person who specializes in philosophy |
| philosophy |
the study of nature and the physical universe that was present before the development of modern science |
| safety |
doing things in a way that prevent you and others from being harmed |
scientific
literacy |
the ability to use and understand the language and processes of science |
scientific
method |
the techniques used to investigate nature, acquire new knowledge, and revise and include previous knowledge |
| technology |
product(s) of science that have some value to humans |
| theory |
a set of statements or principles that explain a group of facts or observations which can be used to predict future outcomes |
| valid |
well reasoned |
| variables |
factors that can influence an experiment |
