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29 Cards in this Set
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Accuracy
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The closeness of a measurement to the true value of the measure
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Astronomy
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The study of the universe beyond Earth
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Chemistry
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The study of composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter
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Conversion Factor
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A ratio of equal measure that is used to convert a quantity of unit to another
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Controlled Experiment
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An experiment in which there is only one variable, the manipulated variable, is changed at a time
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Density
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The ratio of a material’s mass to its volume
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Direct Proportion
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A relationship between to variables in which their ratio is constant
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Geology
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The study of the origin and structure of earth
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Hypothesis
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A proposed answer to a question
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Inverse Proportion
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A relationship in which the product of two variables is a constant when all other variables are held constant
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Length
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The straight line distance between two points
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Manipulated Variable
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The variable that causes a change in another variable
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Mass
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The amount of matter in an object as measured by its inertia
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Model
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A representative of an object or event.
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Observation
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Info obtained through the senses
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Physics
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The study of matter and energy and the interaction between the two forces of motion
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Precision
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A gauge of how exact a measurement is
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Science
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A system of knowledge about the natural world and the methods used to find that knowledge
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Scientific Method
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Commonly used for gathering, organizing, and communicating information
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Scientific Law
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A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature
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Scientific Theory
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A well tested explanation for a set of observations and experimental results
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Scientific Notation
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A way of expressing a value as the product of a number between 1 and ten and a power of ten
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Slope
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The steepness of a line equal to the ration of a vertical change to the corresponding horizontal change
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Biology
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The study of life and life processes
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Responding Variable
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A variable that changes in response to a change in the manipulated variable
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Thermometer
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An instrument that measures temperature
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Volume
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The amount of space taken up by an object
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Technology
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The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
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Know the steps of the Scientific Method
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1. Make observation
2. Ask question 3. Develop hypothesis 4. Test hypothesis 5. Analyze data 6. Draw conclusions 7. Share results |
