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The practical use of scientific knowledge
Technology
Gain knowledge to solve a specific problem
Applied Research
What is Mass?
A measurement of the amount of matter
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Matter
What is Chemistry?
The study of matter and the changes that matter undergoes
data related to the five senses
Observation
Numerical data
Quantitative Data
What is a Law?
A DESCRIPTION that has been verified by many observations
Gain knowledge or the sake of knowledge
Pure research
What is a Theory?
An EXPLANATION that has been supported by many experiments
the variable that changes in response to the experiment
Dependent Variable
What is a Hypothesis?
A tentative explanation (prediction) of an observation based on experience and knowledge or a probable explanation for an observed phenomenon
The variable that the experimenter plans to change
Independent Variable
a systematic approach to do research or a way in which one can test ideas
Scientific Method
What is a Control Group?
The standard condition used as a comparison in an experiment
What is the equation used to measure Weight?
W=mg
What does the prefix "Milli" mean for Millimeter?
One thousandth
What units are often used to measure the Volume of Fluids?
Liters, Milliliters.
How many Millimeters are in 2.7 Meters?
2700 mm
How many dimensions are used in Volume?
3 (x,y,z)