Vocabulary Words
A test of a hypothesis is an
experiment
What is the statement that summarizes what happens in nature?
Scientific law
The science that deals with matter and energy?
physical science
A visual display of data or information is a
Graph
time
second
Another term for applied science is
technology
Type of science that deals with earth and space
earth science
The International system of units is based on multiples of
10
The x-axis is used for the ___________variable
independent
Mass
Kilogram
An idea, event, or object is represented by an
Model
Useful for comparing information collected by counting?
Bar graphs
Type of science that deals with living things
life
In a line graph, the _________axis is called the y -axis
vertical
temperature
kelvin
Occurs when the scientist's expectations changes how the results are analyzed or the conclusions are made.
Bias
What is the difference between scientific theory and a scientific law?
Theory can change
Laws are true all the time
What is the coldest possible temperature?
In a line graph, the dependent variable is plotted on the ?
y-axis
Length
meter
A standard for comparison that is used in a an experiment is
control
Steps of the Scientific Method
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
Experiment
observe and record
Draw conclusions
Test again
What are the 3 main categories of science?
life science
physical science
earth science
A graph that shows information as parts of a circle is a?
pie graph or circle graph
current
ampere