Definitions 1
A representation of an object or event is called what?
A Model
This is used to describe how close a measurement is to the actual value.
Accuracy
Biology
Life Science
7,800
7.8*103
3.321*102
332.1
This type of observation includes numbers.
Ex: The plant grew 4 cm
Qualitative
This word is used to describe how close measurements are to each other
Precision
Chemistry
Physical Science
0.000351
3.51*10-4
4.820*103
4,820
This type of observation includes physical characteristics.
Ex: the plant is dark green
Qualitative
Repeatable Observations are called what?
Facts
Botany/Herbology
Life Science
71
7.1*101
9.85*10-1
0.985
This word is defined as a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.
Science
This is often the second step of the scientific method. Its defintion is "This takes place when scientists change one variable to see how another responds"
Experiment
Meterology
Earth/Space Science
0.00000000294
2.94*10-9
6.022*1013
60,220,000,000,000
A well tested explanation for observations or experimental results. Tells us WHY things happen.
Scientific Theory
This word summarizes past observations and predicts what will happen in future observations.
Scientific Law
Limnology
Life or Earth Science
60,020,000,000
6.002*1010
9.203*10-5
0.00009203