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Science Vocabulary
Science words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| variable | factors that can be changed in an experiment |
| independent variable | the thing that is changed in an experiment |
| dependent variable | changes as a result of the change in the independent variable |
| constant | the variable that is not changed in an experiment |
| Laboratory Safety | You have to know how to be safe in a laboratory using the laboratory symbols. |
| Why have safety rules | You will need safety rules because when using safety rules it will help you be more aware of the surroundings around you and you'll have a lot less accidents. |
| hypothesis | to make an educated guess based on your observations |
| infer | draw conclusions based on what you observed |
| qualitative observations | to use numbers like 3 pounds or 5 meters |
| quantitative observations | use balances or tools such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, and many more |
| types of models | computer,idea, and physical models |
| uses of models | tv, cars, airplanes, and buildings |
| limitations of models | the highest amount of limitations for models is the solar system |
| evaluating | to explain something hard to understand |
| data | facts and statistics gathered together for reference on analysis |
| reliability | when a tool is created and has valid results |
| explanation | to understand something and be able to tell it |
| critical thinking | combining facts that you know with facts that others have given you |