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The methodical exploration of nature and the logical explanation of the observations
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Science
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A scientific procedure for gathering data and recording observations under controlled conditions
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Experiment
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A systematic investigation that entails performing an experiment, proposing a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating a theory or law
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Scientific method
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A tentative proposal of a scientific principle that attempts to explain the meaning of a set of data collected in an experiment
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Hypothesis
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An extensively tested proposal of a scientific principle that explains the behavior of nature
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Theory
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An extensively tested proposal of a scientific principle that states a measurable relationship under different experimental conditions
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Natural law
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A pseudosciene that attempted to convert a bas metal, such as lead, to gold; a medieval science that sought to discover a universal cure for disease and a magic potion for immortality
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Alchemy
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The branch of science that studies the composition and properties of matter
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Chemistry
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The study of chemical substances that do not contain the element carbon
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Inorganic chemistry
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The study of chemical substances derived from plants and animals
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Biochemistry
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A numerical value and unit that expresses a physical quality such as length, mass, or volume
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Measurement
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A common metric unit of length
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Centimeter (cm)
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A common metric unit of mass
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Gram (g)
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A common metric unit of volume
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Milliliter (mL)
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A device for recording a measurement such as length, mass, or volume
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Instrument
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