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ch 1 vocab
Term | Definition |
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life science | The study of living things. |
scientific methods | A series of problems followed to solve problems |
hypothesis | an explanation that is based on scientific research or observations |
controlled experiment | an experiment that tests only one factor |
variable | A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis |
model | a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show a structure. |
theory | an explanation that ties together hypothesis, or observations. |
law | a summary of many experimental results. |
technology | The application of science for practical purposes. |
compound light microscope | an instrument that magnifies small objects. |
electron microscope | A microscope that focuses on beams of electron. |
area | a measure of the size of a surface or a region. |
volume | a measure of the size of a body or region. |
mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object. |
temperature | a measure of how hot or cold something is. |