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Represents how closely a measurement reflects the actual value
Accuracy
The repeatability of a measurement
Precision
All other fields of science depend on a proper understanding of this
Physics
State of matter that has a definite shape and volume
Solid
Metric unit of mass
Kilogram
The substance of the physical world
The ability of matter to do work
Energy
"Language of science"
Mathematics
Mass
The technique of converting units that uses cancellation of conversion factors
Dimensional analysis
The law of cause and effect is also called this
Principle of causality
Temperature scale that most nations use
Celsius
The metric unit of length
Meter
A tentative explanation or unproven idea
Hypothesis
The ratio of density of a substance to the density of a standard
Specific gravity
A hypothesis that has passed the test of many experiments and has the support of other scientists
Theory
A verified theory that has stood the test of time
Scientific law
The metric unit of time
Second
Volume
Any property that can be determined without changing the type of matter
Physical property
Three steps of Scientific method
Hypothesizing, Observing, and Experimenting
This unit is used for the absolute temperature scale
A logic error in which the conclusion is not a logical consequence of the evidence
Non sequitur
Another name for F.P.S system
U.S. customary system
Branch of chemistry that determines how much of a substance is present
Analytical chemistry
The tendency of matter to stay at rest or to continue moving
Inertia
A specific measure to which other measures are compared to ensure uniformity
Standard of measure
Ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard
Specific gravity
Defined as the amount of gravitational pull on an object
Weight
Refers to any push or pull
Force
Indirect measurement of an object's thermal energy
Temperature
Science put to use
Technology
State of matter that has no definite volume and can flow
gas
The systematic study of God's physical creation and how it works
Physical science
Type of change that alters matter
Chemical Change
A "shortcut" used in writing extremely large or small numbers
Scientific Notation
Formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism
V=lwh
Lowest possible temperature
Absolute zero
Metric unit of capacity
Liter
Set of symbols summarizing a mathematical relationship between quantities
Equation
Temperature in Kelvins at which water will freeze
273.15K
A collection of compatible, related units that can be used to measure various quantities
System of measurement