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18 Cards in this Set
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hypothesis
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A statement that can be tested. A possible answer to a question
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experiment
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A series of steps used to test a hypothesis.
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variable
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Something that causes changes observed in an experiment.
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control
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A standard for comparing results. Normal or what is considered normal.
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data
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Quantitative observation
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theory
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a hypothesis supported by evidence (a lot!) Is a very general statement like the cell theory-- All living things made from cells.
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technology
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Using science to improve human life.
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observation
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Using your senses to describe objects and or actions .
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qualitative observation
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Using describing qualities (example: color, shape, general size, texture, odor etc...)
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qualitative observation
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Describing using specific amounts,numbers or measurements. Tools to measure: ruler, balance, thermometer, grad. cylinger.
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International System of Units
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S.I.Units = is the modern term for metric units.
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S.I Unit of length
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meter
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volume
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The amount of space a substance occupies. The S.I. unit of volume is the cubic meter or Liter.
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kilogram
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S.I. Unit of Mass
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mass
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how much matter is in something
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weight
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Wieght is the measure of force of gravity on an object.
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temperature
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The measure of the amount of heat in something.
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Celsius Scale
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S.I. unit of temperature
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