Scientific Method
Theories vs. Laws
Conversions
Science & Technology
Standards of Measurement
100
an organized set of investigation procedures
What is the scientific method?
100
statement about what happens in nature and that seems to be true all the time
What is a scientific law?
100
635 cL --> L
6.35 L
100
the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit the people
What is technology?
100
based on powers of 10 (KHDUDCM)
What is the metric system?
200
observe and experiment, testing one thing on another. (step 4)
What is testing the hypothesis?
200
an explanation of things or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
What is a scientific theory?
200
70 in --> cm
177.8 cm
200
method for studying the natural world by observation, investigation, and experimenting to gain knowledge
What is science?
200
always equal to one (1 m = 1000 mm)
What is a conversion factor?
300
obtain some information (step 2)
What is gathering information?
300
the difference between the two
theory explains why and laws are always true
300
14.2 km --> m
14,200 m
300
What does technology do for society?
improves the quality of life
300
four measurement units used in the English system
What are inches, feet, pounds, miles, fluid ounces, cups, etc.?
400
decide whether you can or cannot support your hypothesis (final step)
What is drawing conclusions?
400
give an example of a scientific law
What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?
400
14,200 m --> cm
1.42 x 10^6
400
an example of technological advancements
What are phones, computers, tablets, TV, airlines.?
400
"SI system" stands for
What is International System of Measurement?
500
organize data into tables and/or graphs (step 5)
What is analyzing data?
500
which can be modified? theories or laws
What are theories?
500
0.056 L --> mL
56 mL
500
the three different fields of science
What are Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science?
500
KHDBDCM stands for
What is kilo, hecto, deca, base unit, deci, centi, milli?
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