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40 Cards in this Set
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measuring
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process skill
obtaining exact information about a quantitative characteristic (measurable feature) |
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astronomy
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branch of science
study of matter in outer space |
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stating a hypothesis
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process skill
an explanation of why something happens that can be tested/proved by an experiment |
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science
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knowledge
and process for gaining more knowledge about our world various branches (examples) |
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qualitative property
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describes an object in measurable terms
information about exact measurement |
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chemistry
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branch of science
study of the make-up of matter |
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issue
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topic about which people have different points of view
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biology
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branch of science
study of life |
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observing
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process skill
watching/examining carefully with senses of sight, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling qualitative observations describe (without using numbers) quantitative observations measure (numbers & units) |
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society
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many individuals
who must work together responsibly in the application of scientific knowledge |
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physical property
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characteristic trait/feature/peculiarity
that defines/describes something e.g. its colour, physical state, texture, hardness |
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ecology
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branch of science
study of organisms in environments |
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conclusion
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result/outcome of an experiment
validation/rejection of hypothesis |
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physics
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branch of science
study of matter & energy |
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characteristic
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feature/distinguishing mark/trait/property
that helps to identify (distinguish/tell apart) or describe recognizably |
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technology
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use
of scientific knowledge to solve a problem advantages & disadvantages (examples) |
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inferring
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process skill
giving possible explanation(s) for an observation (without proof) |
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dependent variable
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value depends on value of the independent variable (effect)
observed and/or measured by the experimenter |
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process skills
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thinking skills
used in a specific order by all kinds of people to find answers to questions |
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theory
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a well tested hypothesis
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control/control group
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all variables are kept constant (unchanged)
independent variable is omitted to make sure that observed changes are caused by the independent variable gives a basis for comparison |
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predicting
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process skill
describing what might happen in the future based on previous observations |
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doing experiments
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process skill
planning and carrying out a series of activities to test a hypotheses, find an answer to a question, or a solution to a problem |
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chemical property
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a capability or power to react chemically
e.g. ability to rust, burn, neutralize, etc. |
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using models
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object, design, idea
to help you understand something you can not observe e.g. pictures, diagrams, 3-D representations |
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controlled experiment
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only one factor (variable) is changed at a time
all the other factors remain the same has a control/control group |
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interpreting data
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explaining data or observations
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recording data (information):
taking notes making tables graphing sketching reporting experiments making mind maps |
different ways to preserve data (information) on paper
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quantitative property
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describes an object in observable terms
information about appearance, taste, smell, feel, sound |
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variable
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factor
likely to change or vary can affect the results of an experiment |
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experimental group
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test group
affected by independent variable |
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controlled variables
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variables that are kept the same (constant)
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controlled experiment
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fair test (of a hypothesis)
all variables are kept constant except one (independent variable) has a control/control group must be repeatable |
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estimating
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process skill
guessing a measurement |
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analyzing data
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carefully looking at experimental data (in tables or graphs)
to find patterns that will help you understand the results |
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classifying
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process skill
sorting things that are somehow alike into groups |
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scientific method
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steps followed to solve problems in science
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defining operationally
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a method of comparison
using observable/measurable characteristics to describe or define an object/event |
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organizing data
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putting together data or observations
to make discussion with and understanding by others easier |
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independent variable
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value changed/controlled by the experimenter
influences the value of the dependent variable (cause) |