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Nature of Science
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9th Grade
08/25/2009

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Competency
Definition
The state of being adequately or well qualified
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Standard
Definition
An acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative value
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Expectation
Definition
To consider likely or certain
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Identity
Definition
The collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is definitively recognizable or known
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Geology
Definition
The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth
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Oceanography
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The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the ocean
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Meteorology
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The science that deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather
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Astronomy
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The scientific study of matter in outer space
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Scientific Method
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The process of gathering facts through observations and formulating scientific hypotheses and theories
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Observation
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Usage of the five senses to collect data in order to support the hypothesis
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Inference
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The act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true
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Prediction
Definition
Guessing at the outcome
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Hypothesis
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A prediction of the outcome of the experiment
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Theory
Definition
A well-tested and widely accepted view that explains certain observable facts
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ExD: Experimental Design
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Procedure designed so that there is logical explanations for the results
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Scenario
Definition
An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events
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Phenomena
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An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses
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Systematic
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Constant
Definition
Factors remaining the same throughout the experiment
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Variable
Definition
Factor likely to change
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Independent Variable (IV)
Definition
A manipulated variable in an experiment or study whose presence or degree determines the change in the dependent variable.
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Dependent Variable (DV)
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The observed variable in an experiment or study whose changes are determined by the presence or degree of one or more independent variables
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Control
Definition
Natural state, used for comparison
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Responding
Definition
Answers a question
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Manipulated
Definition
Encourages change
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Metric System
Definition
System of measurements using increments of 10
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Meter
Definition
Metric unit of measure for length
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Liter
Definition
Metric unit of measure for volume
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Gram
Definition
Metric unit of measure for weight
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