Term | Definition |
Accuracy | The closeness of an observed value of a quantity to the true value |
Constant | Factor that stays the same through all phases of an experiment |
Control | Standard used for comparison in an experiment |
Dependent Variable | Factor that will be measured in an experiment |
Hypothesis | Statement that can be tested with experiments |
Independent Variable | Single factor in an experiment that the experimenter changes |
Inference | Conclusion drawn from an observation |
Law | Describes the behavior of something in nature |
Mass | Amount of matter in an object |
Volume | Amount of space occupied by an object |
Density | Mass of an object divided by its volume |
Observation | Information gathered with the senses |
Precision | Number of digits used to record a measurement |
Quantitative | An observation involving measurement or numbers |
Qualitative | An observation based on qualities such as color, shape, size |
Theory | Explanation supported by results of many experiments (attempts to explain why it happens |
Valid | Based on truth or reason |
Analyze | Examine in detail |
Collect | To gather together; to assemble or accumulate |
Communicate | To give or exchange information |
Conducts | To transmit or convey |
Construct | To put together systematically |
Critique | A critical analysis or review |
Demonstrate | To show how something works; to explain using examples |
Evaluate | To judge the worth of |
Examine | To look at critically or methodically; investigate; inspect |
Extrapolate | To estimate on the basis of known facts |
Formulate | To express in a definite way; to work out in one’s mind; devise |
Identify | To determine the identity of |
Implement | To carry into effect; accomplish |
Inference | Conclusions drawn from observations that attempt to explain the observations |
Investigate | To inquire; to search |
Measurement(measure) | To determine the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an object |
Observing | To examine scientifically |
Organize | To provide with an orderly structure or arrangement |
Plan | A systematic program for completing a task |
Predict | The expected outcome of a future event (no observations needed) |
Record | To write down the known facts |
Review | To re examine |
Selecting | To choose or pick out |
Classifying | process of sorting objects or events into groups based on common features |
Experimental Investigation | series of carefully planned steps used to test a hypothesis |
Interpret | to explain the meaning of something |
Qualitative Observation | information gathered using only words (without numbers) |
Quantitative Observation | information gathered using numbers |
Sequencing | the order of items |
Technology | use of knowledge gained through science to make new products or tools |