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FAISCh1Sec1
Faisant Physical Science Chapter 1 Section 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | An organized set of steps to follow |
| Hypothesis | A testable statement |
| Experiment | Tests one variable against another under controlled conditions |
| Variable | A factor that can cause a change in the results of an experiment |
| Dependent variable | The variable that is measured |
| Independent variable | The variable that is tested |
| Constant | A factor that is not changed |
| Control | A standard to which results are compared |
| Bias | A predisposition that affects how results are perceived |
| Model | Represents an idea, event, or object |
| Theory | An attempt to explain something |
| Scientific Law | Describes a natural phenomenon |
| Technology | Applied science |