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Sci Method & Measure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Volume | the amount of space something takes up |
| graduated cylinder | Tool used to measure volume |
| ruler | Tool used to measure length |
| triple-beam balance | Tool used to measure mass |
| accuracy | how close a measurement is to the true measurement |
| temperature | the speed of the molecules in matter |
| mass | how much matter is in an object |
| hypothesis | a testable statement that answers a question about the way things work |
| variables | anything that can affect the outcome of an experiement |
| independent variable | what is being tested |
| dependent variable | what is being measured |
| data | pieces of information |
| controlled experiment | an experiment that compares two groups |
| experimental group | the group that is used for testing, receives the independent variable |
| control group | is not tested on, is used for comparison |
| qualitative observations | observations of traits, not numbers |
| quanitative observations | numerical observations |
| conclusion | a statement that makes a claim about an investigation and includes evidence |