Term | Definition |
1. absolute | existing independent of any other cause |
2. accuracy | freedom from mistake, exact |
3. adverse | acting against or in an opposite direction |
4. analogue | similar or comparable in certain respects |
5. analyze | to study the relationship of the parts of something by analysis |
6. application | ability to put to a practical use, having something to do with the matter at hand |
7. approximately | nearly, an estimate or figure that is almost exact |
8. argument | reasoning for or against something |
9. assumption | something that is accepted as true |
10. comprehend | to understand fully |
11. concentration | the ratio of the amount of solute to the amount of solvent or solution |
12. conclusion | : a final decision based on facts, experience or reasoning |
13. confirm | to make sure of the truth of something |
14. consequence | something produced by a cause of condition |
15. consistent | in agreement, firm, changeless |
16. constant | remaining steady and unchanged |
17. contradiction | a statement in opposition to another |
18. control group | experimental group in which conditions are controlled |
19. controlled experiment | one in which the condition suspected to cause and effect is compared to one without the suspected condition |
20. controlled variable | a factor in an experiment that remains constant |
21. correlation | a close connection between two ideas or two sets of data |
22. criticism | a finding of fault, disapproval |
23. definitive | most nearly complete or accurate |
24. demonstrate | to explain by use of examples or experiments |
25. dependence | a state of being controlled by something else |
26. dependent variable | result or change that occurs due to the part of an experiment being tested |
27. diminish | to make smaller or less, to decrease in size |
28. direct relationship: | the connection between two variables that shows the same effect (they both increase or both decrease) |
29. effective | producing or able to produce a desired condition |
30. estimation | forming a calculation based on incomplete data |
31. ethical | following accepted rules and behavior |
32. evaluation | the result of finding something; estimating the value of something |
33. evidence | that which serves to prove or disprove something |
34. examine | to look at or check carefully |
35. expectation | the extent of a chance that something will occur |
36. experiment | a test made to find something out |
37. experimental design | the plan for a controlled experiment |
38. experimental group | the experimental part in which all conditions are kept the same except for the condition being tested |
39. explanation | a statement that makes something clear |
40. extrapolation | estimating a value of another characteristic beyond the range of a given value of another characteristic |
41. figure | a picture that explains |
42. fundamental | a basic part |
43. generalization | something given as a broad of statement or conclusion |
44. hypothesis | testable explanation of a question or problem |
45. illustrate | to make clear by using examples |
46. imply | to suggest rather than to say plainly |
47. inconsistent | not in agreement |
48. incorporate | to join or unite closely in a single body |
49. independent variable | in a controlled experiment, the variable that is being changed |
50. indication | the act of pointing out to something |
51. indicator | any device that measures, records, or visibly points out something |
52. ingredient | any of the components of which something is made |
53. interpolation | estimating a value that falls between two known values |
54. interpretation | the act of telling the meaning of something, explanation |
55. inverse relationship (indirect) | the connection between two variables that shows the opposite effect (when the value of one increases, the value of the other decreases) |
56. investigate | to study by close and careful observation |
57. irregular | not continuous or coming at sent times |
58. issue | something that is in the question |
59. judgement | an opinion formed by examining and comparing |
60. justify | to prove or show to be right or reasonable |
61. legend | a title, description, or key accompanying a figure or map |
62. maximum | as great as possible in amount or degree |
63. measurement | the act of finding out the size or amount of something |
64. mechanism | the parts or steps that make up a process or activity |
65. minimum | as small as possible in amount or degree |
66. model | a pattern or figure of something to be made |
67. modify | to make changes in something |
68. observation | the act of noting and recording facts and events |
69. opinion | a belief based on experience and on seeing certain facts |
70. optimum | the best or most favorable degree, condition or amount |
71. pattern | a model, guide or plan used in making things |
72. perform | to carry out; accomplish |
73. phenomenon | an observable fact or event |
74. precision | the quality of being exactly stated, exact arrangement |
75. predict | to figure out and tell beforehand |
76. preference | a choosing of or liking for one thing rather than another |
77. probability | the quality of being reasonably sure, but not certain of something happening or being true |
78. procedure | the way in which an action or actions is carried out |
79. proponent | one who supports a cause |
80. proportional | any quantities or measurements having the same fixed relationship |
81. reasonable | showing or containing sound thought |
82. refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence |
83. relationship | the state of being connected |
84. replicate | to copy or reproduce |
85. revise | to look over again, to correct or improve |
86. simulation | the act or process of simulating |
87. study | a careful examination and investigation of an event |
88. suggest | to offer as an idea |
89. summarize | to state briefly |
90. support | to provide evidence |
91. theory | a general rule offered to explain experiences or facts |
92. translate | to change from one state to another |
93.treatment | to expose to some action |
94. underlying | to form the support for something |
95. unit | a fixed quantity used as a standard of measurement |
96. validity | based on evidence that can be supported |
97. value | the quantity or amount for which a symbols stands |
98. variable | that which can be changed |
99. viewpoint | opinion, judgement |