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Nature of Science
Question | Answer |
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A testable prediction. | Hypothesis |
The first step when designing an experiment. | State the problem |
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested. | Control |
A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable | Dependent variable |
A factor that does not change in an experiment | Constant |
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis. | Experiment |
An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments. | Theory |
An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain | Model |
A measurement standard is defined as. | An exact quantity people agree to use for comparison. |
A beaker contains 0.45L of water, what is the volume in milliliters? | 450,000 |
In a graph, the variable on the horizontal axis is | Independent variable |
The type of graph that would be used to show how some fixed quantity is broken down into parts | Circle graph |
In a graph showing the temperature of material changes over time, temperature change is the --- | dependent variable |
What is the most correct way to express density | g/cm3 |
A group of people that share similar values and beliefs | Society |
Another term for applied Science | Technology |
A standard for comparison that is used in an experiment. | Control |
A rule of nature that tells you what will happen under certain conditions | Scientific Law |
An exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison. | standard |
A measurement of the quantity of matter | mass |
A visual display of information or data | graph |
An explanation based on many observations supported by experimental results | Theory |
Convert 0.5 kilograms to decimeters | 5000 dm |
Convert 5.6 centigrams to milligrams | 56 milligrams |
Convert 400 meters to kilometers | 0.4 kilometers |
Convert 3.4 liters to milliliters | 3400 milliliters |
Convert 15 cubic centimeters to milliliters | 15 milliliters |
Why is it important to make measurements using a standard? | |
List the prefixes in order from smallest to largest. | milli - centi - deci- base - deca - hecta - kilo |
The effect that gravity has on a given amount. | Weight |
The type of graph that shows a change in relationship over time. | Line |
The type of graph used for comparison. | Bar |
The type of graph that shows the parts in relationship to the whole. | Circle - Pie Graph |