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Skepticism and Scientific Ideas Vocab

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Question 1
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An informal conclusion reached through evidence and reasoning.

Question 2
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An idea in science that is a starting point; explanation based on a a very limited set of observations or evidence; leads to and sets the purpose or investigations

Question 3
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Doubt as to the truth or the questioning of something

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Beyond the laws of nature and not observable by science.

Question 5
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An idea in science that explains what will happen but can not explain why or how; usually mathematical

Question 6
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A fact or event which can be observed.

Question 7
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Process of reviewing or watching something or someone carefully noting changes in order to gain information.

Question 8
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A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on science

Question 9
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An idea in science that explains why or how something exists; generally accepted as fact, it is the best possible explanation supported by evidence

Question 10
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A statement or account that makes an inference clear.

Question 11
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A body of knowledge and practice of learning new information based on the study of nature.

Question 12
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The available facts or information indicating whether an inference is true or valid.