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Organized set of investigation procedures.
Scientific method
An ________tests the effect of one thing on another using a control.
experiment
Represents an idea, event or object.
Model
Is a possible explanation for a problem using what you know and what you observe.
hypothesis
A_________is a quantity that can have more than a single value.
variable
Is a possible explanation for a problem using what you know and what you observe.
hypothesis
A factor that does not change is called a
constant
Is the application of scientific knowledge to benefit people.
technology
An ________tests the effect of one thing on another using a control.
experiment
Occurs when the scientist's expectations changes how the results are analyzed or the conclusions are made.
Bias
Application of science to help people.
Technology
A ___________ is the standard by which the test results can be compared.
control
Factor that, as it changes, affects the measure of another variable.
independent variable
Is the application of scientific knowledge to benefit people.
technology
Explanation of things or events based on knowledge; can change.
scientific theory
Measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Mass
Occurs when the scientist's expectations changes how the results are analyzed or the conclusions are made.
Bias
A ___________ is the standard by which the test results can be compared.
control
Only a small amount of the universe.
Matter
A statement about what happens in nature and that seems to be true all the time.
scientific law
Explanation of things or events based on knowledge; can change.
Scientific theory
A_________is a quantity that can have more than a single value.
variable
A visual display of information or data.
graph
A statement about what happens in nature and that seems to be true all the time.
scientific law
Factor that changes as a result of changes as a result of changes in the other variables.
dependent variable