8/24 quiz Flashcards
1
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constants
A
things that do NOT change
2
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variables
A
things that change
3
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independent “if”
A
the thing that you change
4
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dependent “then”
A
the thing that changes as a result of the change in the independent variable
5
Q
theory
A
an inconclusive explanation of nature or an event in nature (extensively researched and peer reviewed)
6
Q
law
A
a conclusive explanation of nature or phenomena
7
Q
pure science
A
science- “scientists study the eye to learn how we see”
8
Q
applied science
A
technology- “scientists develop glasses, contact lenses and Ladin surgery to correct bad vision”
9
Q
fps
A
frames per second
10
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hypothesis
A
can be an “if-then” statement but it must describe the variables (testable)
