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PS Chapter 1 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| technology | the practical use of scientific info |
| physical science | the study of matter and energy |
| model | an idea, system, or structure |
| observation | using your senses to gather info |
| hypothesis | testable prediction |
| theory | explanation based on observations |
| scientific law | rule of nature |
| experiment | an organized procedure |
| control | standard for comparison |
| constant | factor that doesn't vary |
| independent variable | factor adjusted by experiment |
| dependent variable | factor that depends on the independent variable |