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PS Module 1 Test

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A(n) ___ is a well organized procedure that test an idea Experiment
A(n) __ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation Hypothesis
A(n) __ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it Model
Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist? Independent Variable
What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed? Bias
A(n) __ is an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison Standard
__ is the mass per unit volume of a material Density
__ is the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people Technology
__ is a group of people that share similar values and beliefs Society
A quantity in an experiment that can have more than one value is a __ Variable
The amount of space occupied by an object is its __ Volume
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the __ Control
A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the __. Dependent Variable
A factor that does not change in an experiment is the __ Constant
A statement that describes what happens in nature is a __ Scientific Law
A ___ is an explanation based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations Theory
__ is anything that takes up space and has mass Matter
Define mass the quantity of matter in an object
A(n) __ is a visual display of data. Graph
The improved, universally accepted version of the metric system that is based on multiples of ten and includes the meter (m), liter (L), and kilogram (kg) is the __ The International System of Units (SI)
List the steps of scientific method in order form top to bottom 1. State the Problem 2. Gather Information 3. Form a Hypothesis 4. Test the Hypothesis 5. Analyze Data 6. Draw Conclusions
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