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terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| independent variable | the variable in an experiment that is tested |
| qualitative observation | uses your senses to observe the results. (sight, smell, touch, taste and hear) |
| quantitative observation | observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers |
| metric unit of temperature | degree celsius |
| controlled variable | the variable in an experiment that stays the same |
| metric unit of length | meter |
| dependent variable | the variable in an experiment that shows the results |
| metric unit of mass | gram |
| metric unit of volume | liter |
| metric system | a system of weights and measured based on the meter on the kilogram |
| scientific investigation | the way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. |