Scientific Method
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an organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis
What is an experiment?
100
a lightbulb is an example of applied science or
What is technology
100
g/cm3 ( mass/volume)
What is a unit for density?
100
the variable on the horizontal axis
What is the independent variable?
100
means 1,000
What is kilo?
200
a factor that does not change in an experiment
What is an constant?
200
an idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain
What is a model?
200
what kg is a unit for
What is mass?
200
Graph used to compare.
What is a bar graph?
200
number added to kelvin temperatures to convert them to celsius
What is 273?
300
a testable prediction
What is a hypothesis?
300
a standard for comparison to make sure the results are caused by the independent variable
What is a control?
300
unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units
What is a derived unit?
300
type of graph used to show how some fixed quantity is broken down into parts
What is a circle graph?
300
unit for mass
What is gram?
400
an exact quantity people agree to use for comparison
What is a standard?
400
a statement that describes what happens in nature
What is a scientific law?
400
number of milliliters in a beaker containing .32 L of water
What is 320?
400
In a graph, the variable on the y or vertical axis
What is the dependent variable?
400
unit for length
What is a meter?
500
first step in designing anexperiment
What is state the problem
500
an explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments
What is a theory?
500
symbol for the SI unit of temperature
What is a kelvin?
500
type of graph showing how the temperature of a material changes over time
What is a line graph?
500
prefix meaning .000001
What is micro?
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