Science Processes - Introduction to Science

Science Processes - Introduction to Science

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Hypothesis

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Cards (16)

Section 1

(16 cards)

Hypothesis

Front

An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested.

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Discussion

Front

Reviewing observations and data aloud with another individual(s).

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SI System

Front

The International System of Units is the modern form of the metric system, and is the most widely used system of measurement. It comprises a coherent system of units of measurement built on seven base units.

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Results

Front

The data collected from an experiment.

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Density

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A measure of the compactness of a substance, expressed as its mass per unit volume.

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Metric System

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A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter, liter, and gram.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable that is being measured in an experiment.

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Experiment

Front

Testing the hypothesis.

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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Table

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A structured format containing columns and rows to hold a collection of related data.

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Observation

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The process of obtaining information by using the five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and/or hearing).

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Graph

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A diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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Microscope

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A device used for producing a much larger view of very small objects so that they can be seen clearly

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Volume

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A measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space.

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Scientific Method

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A series of steps followed to solve problems.

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