Understanding Science
Investigation and exploration of natural events.
Science
A statement about what will happen next.
Prediction
Spoken or written summary of observations.
Description
The sum of the numbers divided by the number of items in a data set (average).
Mean
The factor you observe or measure during an experiment.
Dependent Variable
This word is Latin and means the "study of nature".
Physical
The practical use of scientific knowledge.
Technology
An interpretation of observations.
Explanation
The number of items that appears most often in a data set.
Mode
Using one or more of your senses to gather information.
Observation
Explanations of observations or events that is based on knowledge.
Scientific Theory
Number of digits in a measurement that you know with a certain degree of reliability.
Significant Digits
The difference between the greatest number and the least number in a data set.
Range
A logical explanation of an observation, drawn from prior knowledge.
Inference
A rule that describes a pattern in nature.
Scientific Law
The middle number in a data set when the data is arranged in numerical order.
Median
Any factor that can have more than one value.
Variable
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.
Hypothesis
Comparing what you already know with the information you are given to decide if you agree with it.
Critical Thinking
Internationally accepted system for measurement.
International System of Units (SI)
The factor that you want to test.
Independent Variable