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9Sci CH1 Hockett
The Nature of Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constant | in an experiment a factor that does not change |
| control | standard for comparison |
| dependent variable | factor whose value changes because of a change in the independent variable |
| experiment | organized procedure for testing a hypothesis |
| hypothesis | testable prediction or question |
| Independent variable | factor adjusted to a different value to see effect on dependent variable |
| model | symbolic representation of an idea, system, or structure |
| observation | uses your senses and/or instruments to gather information |
| physical science | study of matter and energy |
| scientific law | a rule that predicts a pattern in nature and predicts accurately |
| technology | practical use of scientific information |
| theory | logical explanation of why things work |
| theory | hypothesis tested many times and found true |