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Unit1:intro to chem
observations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The use of our 5 senses to gather information. | observation |
| An observation or data that describes the qualities or characteristics of something. Examples are colors, tastes, and smells. | qualitative |
| An observation or data that can be expressed usign numbers: something that can be counted or measured. Examples include quantity, temperature, mass and length. | quantiative |
| Logical conclusions made from observations. | inference |
| An educated guess. When tested, it can lead to becoming a theory. | hypothesis |
| Tested consistent results. | theory |
| The final summary of an experiment, (what was achieved and the results or answeres obtained during an experiment. | conclusion |
| Detailed step by step directions to recreate an experiment. | procedure |
| What you hope to accomplish through an experiment. | purpose |