General Science

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The logical order of steps of answering questions about the world around us.

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scientific method

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A basic science process skill. It refers to providing a logical explanation based on prior knowledge and experience.

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inferring

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A basic science process skill. The use of senses to gather information

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observing

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A body of knowledge gained through accumulation of facts, concepts, theories and laws.

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science

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A basic science process skill. The use of standard/nonstandard measures to describe data.

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measuring

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A basic science process skill. Grouping or categorizing objects based on a pattern of evidences

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classifying

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A basic science process skill. The use of words to report the result of observations

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communicating

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A basic science process skill. Refers to applying mathematics to show relationship between quantities

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using number relationships

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to naming the factors that can affect the outcome of an experiment.

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identifying and controlling variables

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to creating a definition by describing what is done and observed.

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defining operationally

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to making an educated guess based on evidences.

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formulating hypothesis

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to analtzing the results of an investigation.

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analyzing data

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to carrying out an investigation to test whether the hypothesis is true or false.

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experimenting

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An integrated science process skill. Refers to creating a mental or physical image of a process or event.

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formulating models

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What are the four key processes of the scientific method?

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1. making observations

2. formulating hypothesis

3. doing experiment

4. drawing conclusion

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It is data gathered through the senses described using words.

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qualitative data

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It is data gathered through the use of tools described using numbers.

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quantitative data

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An idea from an observation

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inference

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Anything used to visually represent or explain something not easily seen or understood.

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model

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Refers to an educated guess.

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hypothesis

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A controlled procedure that would confirm or reject a hypothesis

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experiment

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A type of set–up that differs from the experimental set–up by one variable.

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controlled set–up

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In an experiment, this is the variable being manipulated.

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independent variable

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In an experiment, this is the variable being measured.

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dependent variable

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In an experiment, this is the variable that does not change.

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constant/constant variable

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A ____ ____ is said to be done when you only change one factor while keeping all the conditions same.

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fair test

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A statement regarding someone's interpretation of the gathered data.

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conclusion

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An explanation based on many repeated observations, but not yet proven to be true.

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theory

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A general statement that describes patterns observed in nature. It summarizes natural occurences that may be observed under the same conditions.

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scientific law

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A scientific attitude referring to a desire to learn.

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curiosity

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A scientific attitude referring to the ability to distinguish true observations from hearsay.

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objectivity

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A scientific attitude referring to the ability of a person to be receptive to new ideas or information.

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open–mindedness

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A scientific attitude referring to the ability to work in spite of many difficulties.

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perseverance

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A scientific attitude referring to the absence of arrogance and pride.

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humility

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A scientific attitude referring to the ability to question the validity and authenticity of something "considered factual" without any complete proof.

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skepticism

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A scientific attitude referring to the recognition of the work of other scientists before him/her

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intellectual honesty

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What Latin word and meaning does the term "laboratory" come from?

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laborare – "to work"

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A heating device that works by burning gas fuel.

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gas burner

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A part of the gas burner. It is a metal slide that regulates the amount of air entering the device.

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collar

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A heating device that uses a container and an absorbent wick

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alcohol burner

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A device used to measure an object's mass.

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balance

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The most common type of balance used to measure large masses with a sensitivity of 0.1 gram.

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platform balance

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A type of balance that uses three beams with a sensitivity of 0.01 gram.

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triple–beam balance

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The curve or surface of a liquid.

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meniscus

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The liquid that passes through during filtration.

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filtrate

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The solid that passes through during filtration.

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residue

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The first people to devise units of measurement.

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Sumerians and Egyptians

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The distance from a man's elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

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cubit

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The distance from one hand to another hand when the arms are stretched out.

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fathom

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The distance of an average person's foot (term)

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foot

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The distance from the shoulder to the end of the middle finger.

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yard

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The distance of a shift of a foot.

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pace

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The distance of a non–stretched hand.

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palm

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The distance of a stretched hand.

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span

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It is defined as the distance that light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

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meter

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The measurement system that uses a decimal base.

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metric system

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SI – the measurement system adopted in an international agreement. What does it stand for? (ENGLISH and FRENCH)

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International System of Units

Le Systeme International d' Unites

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A method in converting one unit to another that involves cancelling of units.

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factor–label method

dimensional analysis

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The number of atoms or molecules in one mole of any substance.

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Avogadro's Number – 6.02 x 10^23

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The Planck's constant

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6.62 x 10^–34 J•s

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Mass of an electron

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9.1 x 10^–31 kg

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Three parts of a scientific notation.

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coefficient (n greater or equal to 1, n less than 10)

base (x10)

exponent

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It refers how close a measurement is to the "value"

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accuracy

(EX: true value = 6.3

6.5541 is a precise measurement but

6.29 is more accurate, even though 6.29 has less decimal digits than 6.5541)

GETS GUYZZZ????

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This indicates the accuracy of a measurement.

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significant figure

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A type of graph used to visually represent the collected paired data on a graph

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scatter graph

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A type of graph usually for displaying data that changes over a certain period of time.

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line graph

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A type of graph that uses bars of different lengths or height.

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bar graph

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A type of graph that represents one whole of something

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pie graph/circle graph

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It refers to finding information between known values

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interpolation

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It refers to finding information beyond known values.

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extrapolation