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Science Process
Science process and measurements
Term | Definition |
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Independent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is tested. |
Qualitative Observation | Use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, smell, touch, taste and hear.) |
Quantitative Observation | Observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. |
Metric Unit of Temperature | Degree Celcius |
Controlled Variable | The variable in an experiment that stays the same. |
Metric Unit of Length | Meter |
Dependent Variable | The variable in an experiment that shows the results. |
Metric Unit of Mass | Gram. |
Metric Unit of Volume | Liter. |
Metric System | A system of weights and measures based on the meter and on the kilogram. |
Scientific Investigation | The way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. |