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what is science
Term | Definition |
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independent variables | The variable in an experiement that is tested |
qualitative observation | use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, touch, taste, and hear) |
quantitative observations | Observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. |
metric unit of temperature | degree celsiuis |
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 results |
metric unit of mass | gram |
metric unit of vilume | 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. |