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science 8
Term | Definition |
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matter | anything that has mass and takes up space. |
physical | A change in the appearance, but not WHAT IT IS. |
chemical | a change in matter that produces one or more NEW substances. |
weight | the gravity on an object. |
mass | matter in an object. |
qualitative | made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
quantitative | made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit. |
inference | not a fact, but an interpretation of what the direct observations mean. |
scientific law | describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a set of conditions. |
constant | a part of an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experimental |
variable | part of the experiment that changes. |
manipulated variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter. |
theory | a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results |
inquiry | to ask information |
dependent variable | a resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulation of another variable. |
experiment | a course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis |
control | a standard to which other levels are compared |
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