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Physical Science
Chapter 1 (Basics)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | the extent to which a measurement approaches the true value |
| Significant Figures | the digits in a measurement that are known with certainy |
| Science | a system of knowledge based on facts or principles |
| Scientific Theory | a tested, possible explanation of a natural event |
| Technology | the application of science to meet human needs |
| Scientific Law | a summary of an observed natural event |
| Precision | the degree of exactness of a measurement |
| Scientific Notation | a value written as a simple number multiplied by a power of 10 |
| Weight | the force with which gravity pulls on a quantity of matter |
| Volume | a measure of space, such as the capacity of a container |
| Mass | a measure of the quanity of matter in an object |
| Length | the straight line distance between any two points |
| Variable | anything that can change in an experiment |
| Scientific Method | a series of logical steps to follow in order to solve problems |
| Critical Thinking | the applcation of logic and reason to observations and conclusions |