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What is Science
Table Review
Term | Definition |
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Independent variable | The variable in an experiment that is tested. |
Qualitative observation | Use 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 measures based on the meter and on the kilogram. |
Scientific investigation | The way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. |