1. Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary Grid in Interactive Notebook

2. Write in Table of contents: 1 Scientific Inquiry Vocab 9/1/15

3. Set up the grid
Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary
Title the page: Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary Draw a line down the center through the lines

4. Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary
Science –
Investigation & exploration of natural events & the new information that results
Technology –
The practical use of scientific knowledge
EX: a telescope to see deep in space
Observation –
Using your senses or measuring to gather information and taking note of what occurs
EX: smell, touch, mass
Inference –
Using logic based on prior knowledge to explain an observation
EX: a very dark cloud in the sky is full of rain
Hypothesis –
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested
- data supports or fails to support
Prediction –
Statement of what will happen next in a series of events

5. Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary page 2
Pseudoscience –
a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method
EX: astrology
Critical thinking –
Comparing what you already know with information you are given to decide if you agree with it
Replication –
Other researchers perform others’ investigations or research (peer review)
Repetition –
Multiple trials of an investigation done by the researcher
Empirical evidence –
The cumulative body of observations of a natural phenomenon
Bias –
Intentional or unintentional prejudice toward a specific outcome

6. A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature Scientific Theory
Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary page 3
Scientific Law –
A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature
Scientific Theory
An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations & investigations