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science 8
Question | Answer |
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Qualitative | Made by gathering information that can be recorded using descriptive language. |
Quanitative | 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 scientist expect 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 an experiment that is held in the same condition for control and experimental. |
Manipulated 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. |
Responded/Dependent Variable | A resulting factor in the controlled experiment that is observed and measured to see if if changes due to the manipulation of another variable. |
Experiment | a course of action completed i order to test a hypothesis. |
Control | A slandered to which all other levels are compared in a scientific experiment. |
Matter | Any thing that takes up space. |
Physical Change | Any change that alters form or appearance of matter but does not make any in the matter into a different substance. |