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Physical Science
Term | Definition |
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Qualitative Obeservation | made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
Quantitative Observation | made by gathering information that can be recorded as a number with a measurement unit. |
Inference | not a fact, but an interpretation of what the direct observations mean |
Scientific Law | describes what scientists except to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
Constant | part of an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experimental. |
Variable | part of the experiment that changes. |
Manipulative Variable | a factor in a controlled experiment that is intentionally changed by the experimenter. |
Scientific Theory | a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. |
Inquiry | to ask for information. |
Responding Variable | a resulting factor in a controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if it changes due to the manipulation of another variable. |
Experiment | a course of action completed in order to test a hypothesis. |
Control | a standard to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment. |
Newton or N | A unit of force required to move 1 kilogram 1 meter squared. |
Gravity | force that pulls an object towards each other. |