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Science Vocab 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bias | When a scientist expect a change |
| Constant | a variable that does not change |
| Control | standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment |
| Density | mass per unit volume of a material |
| Dependent Variable | factor that changes as a result of changes in the other variables |
| Experiment | organized procedure for testing a hypothesis |
| Graph | visual display of info. or data |
| Hypothesis | educated guess |
| Independent Variable | factor that as it changes affects the measure of another variable |
| Mass | amount of matter in an object |
| Model | can be used to represent an idea, object, or event |
| Scientific Law | statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time |
| Scientific Method | organized set of data procedures |
| SI | International System of units |
| Standard | exact agreed-upon quantity use for comparison |
| Technology | application of science that helps people |
| Theory | explanation of things or events that is based upon knowledge gained from many observations and invesigations |
| Variable | factor that can cause a change in the results of an experiment |
| Volume | amount of space occupied by an object |