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process skills and chapter 7

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observing   the ability to identify properties, structures, etc. through use of all senses  
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predicting   the ability to guess outcomes on basis of previous experiences  
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prediction   a statement made about the future outcome of an experiment based on past experiences or observations  
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problem   the statement of what needs to be solved  
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procedure   an ordered series of all the steps followed to help answer a question  
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(experiment) purpose   the statement of what you want to accomplish in an experiment to solve a problem. The reason for doing the experiment  
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qualitative data   data that is based on observable characteristics of things or events that can be collected using the senses. Example: The juice tastes sweet to me.  
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quantitative data   data that is based on measurable characteristics of things or events such as mass, volume, length, and quantity. Example: There is one liter of juice in the bottle.  
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questioning   the ability to ask pertinent questions regarding experiences  
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recording   ability to collect, record and tabulate data meaningfully  
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repeated trails   experimental tests done more than once  
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replication   repeated trails on more than one subject, as well as controls, in experimental tests  
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researching   the ability to seek additional info, sources, conditions, personnel, events  
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(data) results   a complete account of all data that was collected during the experiment (including charts, graphs, pictures, etc.)  
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science   the study of nature and the physical world using the methods of science to find things out  
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scientist   a person who "does" science and uses the methods of science  
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scientific law   a generalized pattern in nature  
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scientific method   a systemized testing of ideas, hypothesis, predictions and inferences about the natural world. A process used to try to solve a problem.  
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scientific theory   a casual explanation for generalized patterns in nature that is supported by much scientific evidence based on data collected using scientific methods  
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variation   slight differences among objects, organisms or events that are all of the same basic type  
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variable   something that can affect a system being examined, and is therefore a factor that may change in an experiment  
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dependent variable   a factor that responds to changes in other variables in an experiment. It is what will happen when to apply the independent variable. Example: (heat lamp), (ice cream melt rate)  
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independent variable   a factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment by the scientist. It is what you are going to do to solve the problem.  
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(conclusion) generalizing   the ability to sum up experiences into some kind of conclusion  
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hypothesis   a testable statement of how a scientist thinks a problem can be solved; educated guess  
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identifying   the ability to describe and interpret sensory and qualitative aspects of learning  
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interdisciplinary skills   the ability to identify those areas of science which are interrelated to other disciplines such as math. English and Social Studies  
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interpreting   the ability to analyze data validly (similarities, dissimilarities, cause/effect)  
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materials   a list of all the items needed to conduct an experiment/investigation to see if the hypothesis is true  
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measuring   the ability to find quantitative differences, to estimate, calculate, etc. (metric); to compare characteristics (such as mass, length, volume) with a standard (such as grams, meters, liters)  
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(procedure) methods   an ordered series of stops followed to help answer a question  
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observation   the data collected by using the senses to learn about objects and events  
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physical change   a change in size, shape, or state of matter. (no new substances created?)  
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(water) solid   ice- H2O  
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(water) liquid   H2O- melting point- 32 degrees F  
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water vapor   (gas) H2O- boiling point- 212 degrees F  
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solid   matter with definite shape and definite volume. Molecules are tightly compacted- little room for movement  
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liquid   matter with no definite shape but definite volume. Molecules have more room for movement- they flow  
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gas   matter that has no definite volume and no definite shape. Molecules have the most room for movement. They have the most kinetic energy  
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mixture   a physical change which is a combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated. Example: trail mix  
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solution   a physical change that is a mixture of two or more substances involving a liquid. Normally a solvent and a solute can be easily separated. Example: saltwater  
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colloid   a physical change where two or more substances, are combined and particles are evenly distributed. Example: milk  
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suspension   a physical change that is a colloid where particles are not evenly distributed. Particles are generally larger.  
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if you add heat to matter, the atoms that make up the matter will begin to move...   faster  
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type of matter that is most common in the universe...   plasma  
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point at which a liquid changes into a gas...   boiling point  
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number of states of matter...   4  
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when a gas cools down to a liquid...   condensation  
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point at which a liquid turns into a solid...   freezing point  
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point at which a solid turns to a liquid...   melting point  
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type of change when you freeze water?   physical  
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when a liquid reaches its boiling point and turns into a vapor...   evaporation  
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sublimation   when a solid transforms directly into a gas. Example: dry ice  
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matter in a gas state will_________ to fill its container   expand  
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you can change the state of matter by adding or subtracting...   heat  
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the particles in liquids _____________past each other.   float  
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if you subtract heat from matter, the atoms that make up the matter will begin to move...   slower  
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the particles in a solid state move around__________ point.   fixed  
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the pull on the surface of liquids that allow liquids to form drops when they fall...   surface tension  
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what happens in the process of evaporation?   the liquid hits boiling point and turns the liquid to a gas. The gas goes into the atmosphere  
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why are changes in phase physical changes?   the atomic structure is the same; its nly changing the way it looks  
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why is rust forming on a nail not a physical change?   rust is a new substance that is created through a chemical change  
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why are most physical changes easy to recognize?   there appearance has changed  
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