The Basics
a system of knowledge and the processes to find that knowledge
A possible, testable explanation for one or more observations or a suggested, testable answer to a question
A factor that changes in an experiment
What is a variable?
The prefix for 0.01 of a unit
What is "centi"?
What is liter?
the study of non-living things, such as matter and energy
What is physical science?
Observations made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, thermometers, etc.
What is quantitative observation?
An investigation in which the factors that influence the outcome are kept the same except for one, the factor being studied
What is a controlled experiment?
The prefix for 0.1 of a unit
What is "deci"?
In the metric system, length is measured in _____
What are kilometers?
applied science
What is technology?
An in-depth explanation of a range of phenomena in the natural world that has been thoroughly tested and is supported by a significant amount of evidence
What is scientific theory?
The factor in an experiment which you intentionally change or manipulate
What is an independent/manipulated variable?
The prefix for 0.001
What is "milli"?
In the metric system, solid volume is measured in _____
What is cubic meters (m3)?
gathering information using senses or with the aid of instruments
What is observation?
Logical conclusion drawn from observations, previous knowledge, and available information
What is inferences?
The factor in an experiment that responds to the changing variable
What is the dependent/responding variable?
The prefix for 1000
What is "kilo"?
In the metric system, liquid volume is measured in ______
What is liters?
observations made using one of the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, or hearing
What is qualitative observation?
A description of a natural phenomenon or relationship that is supported by a significant amount of evidence and often include mathematical terms.
What is scientific law?
using simplification used to make it easier to understand things that might be too difficult to directly observe
What is scientific model?
Shows the relationship between one unit and another
What is a conversion factor?
In the metric system, mass is measured in ______
What are kilograms?