Thinking Like A Scientist
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13 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 observing | using one or more of your senses to gather information |
| qualitative observation | descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers and use only words |
| quantitative observations | Observations that deal with a number or amount |
| inferring | explaining or interpreting things you have observed |
| predicting | making a forecast of what will happen in the future based upon past experience or evidence |
| classifying | process of grouping together items that are alike |
| models | representations of objects or processes that are too complex, or too large or too small to otherwise be seen |
| science | a system of knowing about the universe through data collection, by observation and controlled experimentation |
| creativity | coming up with inventive ways to solve problems or produce new things |
| honesty | reporting findings truthfully |
| curiosity | eagerness to learn more about a topic |
| open-mindedness | capable of accepting new and different ideas |
| skepticism | having an attitude of doubt |
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