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100
If something is important enough that it is unlikely to be just the result of random error in a science experiment, it is referred to as this
What is statistically significant?
100
This type of fallacy assumes that because one event occurred after another, it must have been caused by it.
What is Post Hoc fallacy?
100
this is measured by moving at a given rate for a given length of time
What is distance?
100
this part of speech are relationship words that link nouns, pronouns, verbs and phrases together in a sentence. Some examples are: about, above, at, before, around, by, in
What are prepositions?
200
This is the name of the process of drawing conclusions based on observations. This is an important part of the process of science as well as social studies. It is not a sure thing, especially if only a few observations have been made.
What is an inference?
200
This is an example of this type of fallacy: If you give them an inch, they'll take a mile.
What is the slippery slope fallacy?
200
this is calculated by I=Prt where I is the amount of interest, P is the principal (or original amount), r is the annual interest rate, and t is the amount of time in years
What is simple interest?
200
this part of speech states what happens (actions) or describes a state of being
What is a verb?
300
these type of results are derived directly from experiment and observation. The scientist may not understand WHY they obtain the results they do; they are only recording what they observe.
What are Empirical results?
300
These codes were propposed in order to control freed slaves. They would not be allowed to bear arms, assemble, serve on juries, or testify against whites. Schools would be segregated, and unemployed blacks could be arrested and forced to work.
What are the Black Codes?
300
these types of figures have the same size and shape. All corresponding angles are equal. It is indicated by this symbol:
What are congruent figures/shapes?
300
this is an abbreviated version of a text, including only the main idea and key supporting details
What is a summary?
400
these types of results are predictions as to what one would expect to observe given particular circumstances, based on some established theory. (hint: it is not hypothesis--this is often used in addition to Empirical results)
What are theoretical results?
400
This type of trade began in the Colonies with ships setting off for Africa carrying rum. In Africa, the rum was traded for gold or slaves. Ships then went from Africa to the West Indies, trading slaves for sugar, molasses, or money. To complete the trade, the ships returned to the colonies with sugar or molasses to make more rum. It is named after a shape.
What was the "Triangular Trade."
400
these types of numbers include all integers, decimals, and fractions.
What are rational numbers?
400
this is an issue, an idea, or a question raised by the text that is seldom expressed directly. An example from Hamlet of this is indecision as the title character explores his own mind and the results of his failure to make a bolder choice.
What is a theme?
500
this is the change in the velocity of an object. It has both magnitude and direction.
What is acceleration?
500
This was led by Protestant evangelical leaders and occurred between 1800 and 1830. This movement focused on personal responsibility in religion. It gave rise to several new American religions, including the Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and Seventh Day Adventists.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
500
If two fractions have a common denominator, they can be added or subtracted by adding or subtracting the two numerators and retaining the same what?
What is the same denominator?
500
when a writer uses this rhetorical device to appeal to a reader's emotions. May use colorful and descriptive language and use phrases such as I felt or I sensed.
What is pathos?