McC 8 Scientific Method, Metrics
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| Accuracy | The closeness of an observed value of a quantity to the true value
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| Constant | Factor that stays the same through all phases of an experiment
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| Control | Standard used for comparison in an experiment
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| Dependent Variable | Factor that will be measured in an experiment
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| Hypothesis | Statement that can be tested with experiments
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| Independent Variable | Single factor in an experiment that the experimenter changes
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| Inference | Conclusion drawn from an observation
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| Law | Describes the behavior of something in nature
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| Mass | Amount of matter in an object
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| Volume | Amount of space occupied by an object
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| Density | Mass of an object divided by its volume
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| Observation | Information gathered with the senses
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| Precision | Number of digits used to record a measurement
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| Quantitative | An observation involving measurement or numbers
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| Qualitative | An observation based on qualities such as color, shape, size
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| Theory | Explanation supported by results of many experiments (attempts to explain why it happens
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| Valid | Based on truth or reason
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| Analyze | Examine in detail
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| Collect | To gather together; to assemble or accumulate
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| Communicate | To give or exchange information
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| Conducts | To transmit or convey
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| Construct | To put together systematically
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| Critique | A critical analysis or review
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| Demonstrate | To show how something works; to explain using examples
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| Evaluate | To judge the worth of
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| Examine | To look at critically or methodically; investigate; inspect
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| Extrapolate | To estimate on the basis of known facts
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| Formulate | To express in a definite way; to work out in one’s mind; devise
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| Identify | To determine the identity of
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| Implement | To carry into effect; accomplish
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| Inference | Conclusions drawn from observations that attempt to explain the observations
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| Investigate | To inquire; to search
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| Measurement(measure) | To determine the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an object
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| Observing | To examine scientifically
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| Organize | To provide with an orderly structure or arrangement
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| Plan | A systematic program for completing a task
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| Predict | The expected outcome of a future event (no observations needed)
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| Record | To write down the known facts
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| Review | To re examine
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| Selecting | To choose or pick out
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| Classifying | process of sorting objects or events into groups based on common features
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| Experimental Investigation | series of carefully planned steps used to test a hypothesis
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| Interpret | to explain the meaning of something
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| Qualitative Observation | information gathered using only words (without numbers)
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| Quantitative Observation | information gathered using numbers
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| Sequencing | the order of items
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| Technology | use of knowledge gained through science to make new products or tools
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