An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested.
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Discussion
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Reviewing observations and data aloud with another individual(s).
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SI System
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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
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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
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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.