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By the dictionary definition a prediction is an attempt to describe a future event. The synonyms (forecast, prophecy, prognosis, prognostication, augury, projection, conjecture, guess) fall into two groups - those related to science or fact based methods (projection, prognosis, forecast and perhaps conjecture) and those based on magic and feelings (prophecy, prognostication, augury, guess)

  • In the scientific world a prediction is made by examining the data presented by investigating a hypothesis to develop a theory. The prediction is made by imputing data to the criteria identified by the theory and is defensible.
  • In the nonscientific world, a prediction is a wild guess made out of whole cloth based on mystic (tarot cards, tea leaves or prayer) or pseudoscientific measures (pyramid measurement, Astrology, etc ) that are interpreted to say or imply that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something that almost never is realized and which cannot be defended except to "true believers"
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What is a prediction giv?

If you mean "prediction gov", it is the official government weather prediction website.


What does propehcy mean?

the foretelling or prediction of what is to come.


What does a prediction mean?

A prediction is the strong belief that something will happen. It is said to be a true prediction if the event happens. Before the event takes place, you would have to ask the prophet/psychic making the prediction what it means. After the event, or after the prediction is proven false, you can see for yourself what it means.


What deos prediction mean?

make a guess about what will happen


What does preiction mean?

Prediction-what you anticipate will happen in the future.


What does it mean when the data supports the hypothesis?

It means that your prediction was accurate.


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Tenet means a principle or an opinion. This is not a prediction or an amusement, although it could be used in a humorous context.


What does the term predictions mean?

of Predict


What does theories predictions and evidence mean in Science?

theory- Studying something then making a prediction. Then you study a little bit more and thinking your THEORY was right. so theory and prediction are almost the same thing. Prediction- The difference between theory and prediction is that a prediction is a guess it isn't exactly right but you think it might happen. Evidence- Is what you need to make sure your THEORY is correct.


When you anticipate the results of your experiment before you begin you are making an?

prediction. :)


What does proficiently?

Do you mean prophecy? if so.... an inspired utterance of prophet. a prediction of something to come.


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