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Mr Scanlan ch 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Technology can best be defined as | The application of science |
| This has been tested by many observations | Scientific theory |
| A representation of a real event or object | Scientific model |
| A series of logical steps that is followed in order to solve a problem is called the | Scientific method |
| The SI unit for measuring temperature is the | Kelvin |
| The number of digits you are allowed to have as a result of a calculation is called | Significant digits |
| Being as close as possible to the desired answer | Accuracy |
| Answers or results being grouped together regardless of their correctness | Precision |
| A possible answer to a scientific problem is called a | Hypothesis |
| SI units are used in order to | Standardize measurement across science |
| Best graph for showing continuous change | Line graph |
| Best graph for showing parts of a whole | Pie or circle graph |
| Best graph for comparing on item or group with another | Bar graph |
| The first step in the scientific method is | Observation |
| Scientists test their hypotheses by | conducting experiments |