| Term |
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| Meaning |
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| Control Group |
A group or sample that is used as a standard of comparison |
| Experimental Group |
The group in an experiment that includes the variable being tested |
| Dependent Variable |
The variable in an experiment that is changed as a result of another |
| Hypothesis |
A proposed solution to a problem |
| Independent Variable |
The variable in an experiment that is changed on purpose |
| Constant |
Any factor that is not allowed to change |
| Theory |
A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. |
| Length |
measured in meters |
| Mass |
measured in grams |
| Volume |
measured in liters cm3 |
| Metric Prefix order |
Kilo, Hecto, Deka, BASE UNIT, Deci, Centi, Milli |
| Density |
mass/volume |
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