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7th Science
Scientific Method & Measurement Unit
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Control Group | A group or sample that is used as a standard of comparison |
| Experimental Group | The group in an experiment that includes the variable being tested |
| Dependent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is changed as a result of another |
| Hypothesis | A proposed solution to a problem |
| Independent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is changed on purpose |
| Constant | Any factor that is not allowed to change |
| Theory | A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. |
| Length | measured in meters |
| Mass | measured in grams |
| Volume | measured in liters cm3 |
| Metric Prefix order | Kilo, Hecto, Deka, BASE UNIT, Deci, Centi, Milli |
| Density | mass/volume |