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Science Vocab 1
Question | Answer |
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Bias | When a scientist expect a change |
Constant | a variable that does not change |
Control | standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment |
Density | mass per unit volume of a material |
Dependent Variable | factor that changes as a result of changes in the other variables |
Experiment | organized procedure for testing a hypothesis |
Graph | visual display of info. or data |
Hypothesis | educated guess |
Independent Variable | factor that as it changes affects the measure of another variable |
Mass | amount of matter in an object |
Model | can be used to represent an idea, object, or event |
Scientific Law | statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time |
Scientific Method | organized set of data procedures |
SI | International System of units |
Standard | exact agreed-upon quantity use for comparison |
Technology | application of science that helps people |
Theory | explanation of things or events that is based upon knowledge gained from many observations and invesigations |
Variable | factor that can cause a change in the results of an experiment |
Volume | amount of space occupied by an object |