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Observation
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When we use any of our 5 senses, to gather information
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Inference
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When we come up with a conclusion, or logical explanation, based on the observations we make
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Measurement
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To determine the size or amount of something by assigning numbers to it
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Hypothesis
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A scientist's prediction or educated guess about what will happen or why something happens
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Matter
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Anything that takes up space and has mass
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Physics
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A science that studies how matter is put together, and the interactions of its particles
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Lab Report
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A scientific paper written to share knowledge and information, and to improve our understanding of experiments and discoveries
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Density
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The amount of mass per unit of volume (mass/volume or
mass
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Mass
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A measurement of the amount of matter in an object(how much stuff)
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Volume
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A measurement of the amount of space an object takes up(3-dimensional)
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Buoyancy
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The ability of an object to float and sink in a fluid(liquid or gas)
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Buoyant Force
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An upward force acting against gravity, that pushes an object in a fluid
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Force
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Push or a pull
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Gravity
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A fundamental force that pulls or pushes everything towards a large object or planet
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Unit
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A label used to identify different types of measurements
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