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investigation
a procedure carried out to gather data about an object
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evidence
information collected during a science investigation
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scientist
someone who studies the natural world
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science
the study of the natural world
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observation
information collected using the five senses
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hypothesis
an explanation or answer to a question: a testable statement
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inference
an untested conclusion made based on observations and background knowledge
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empirical evidence
data collected through direct observation or experience