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Nature of Science

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A testable prediction. Hypothesis
The first step when designing an experiment. State the problem
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested. Control
A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable Dependent variable
A factor that does not change in an experiment Constant
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis. Experiment
An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments. Theory
An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain Model
A measurement standard is defined as. An exact quantity people agree to use for comparison.
A beaker contains 0.45L of water, what is the volume in milliliters? 450,000
In a graph, the variable on the horizontal axis is Independent variable
The type of graph that would be used to show how some fixed quantity is broken down into parts Circle graph
In a graph showing the temperature of material changes over time, temperature change is the --- dependent variable
What is the most correct way to express density g/cm3
A group of people that share similar values and beliefs Society
Another term for applied Science Technology
A standard for comparison that is used in an experiment. Control
A rule of nature that tells you what will happen under certain conditions Scientific Law
An exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison. standard
A measurement of the quantity of matter mass
A visual display of information or data graph
An explanation based on many observations supported by experimental results Theory
Convert 0.5 kilograms to decimeters 5000 dm
Convert 5.6 centigrams to milligrams 56 milligrams
Convert 400 meters to kilometers 0.4 kilometers
Convert 3.4 liters to milliliters 3400 milliliters
Convert 15 cubic centimeters to milliliters 15 milliliters
Why is it important to make measurements using a standard?
List the prefixes in order from smallest to largest. milli - centi - deci- base - deca - hecta - kilo
The effect that gravity has on a given amount. Weight
The type of graph that shows a change in relationship over time. Line
The type of graph used for comparison. Bar
The type of graph that shows the parts in relationship to the whole. Circle - Pie Graph
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