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21 Cards in this Set
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Hypothesis a prediction made
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based on observations
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Conclusion In a conclusion
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a scientist uses the data to determine whether the hypothesis is true or not.
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Variables
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the things that the scientist can change in an experiment
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Constants
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the things that the scientist cannot change in an experiment
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Scientific Method
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a procedure that all scientists should follow to be sure that all scientific experiments are conducted in the same manner
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Scientific theories
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Scientific theories try to explain an observation. They are supported by experimentation and observations.
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Scientific Laws
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Scientific laws tell us that certain relationships exist in nature. They do not attempt to explain why they exist just that they do.
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Hypothesis
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a prediction made, based on observations, about the results of a scientific story or experiment
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Science
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It is a process- a way of thinking and gathering information.
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Purpose
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The purpose is what you are trying to find out.
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Experiment
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Experiments are tests that the scientist designs to answer the original question.
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Analysis
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Review and compare the data from your experiment.
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Conclusion
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In a conclusion, a scientist uses the data to determine whether the hypothesis is true or not.
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Metirc system
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A measurement system that is based on 10
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Meter
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The base metric unit for length
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Liter
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The base metric unit for volume.
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Kilogram
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The base metric unit for mass.
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Celcius
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The metric unit for temperature.
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Kilo
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Prefix that means 1000.
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Centi
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Prefix that means one hundredth (1/100 or .01).
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Milli
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Prefix that means one thousandth (1/1000 or .001).
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