Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Flashcards
1
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science
A
process of trying to understand the world around us
2
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technology
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use of knowledge gained through scientific thinking and problem solving to make products or tools people can use
3
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scientific method
A
step-by-step procedure of scientific problem solving
4
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observations
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bits of information that can be gathered through your eyes, ears, and senses of touch, taste, and smell
5
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inference
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conclusion based on an observation
6
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hypothesis
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statement that can be tested
7
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independent variable
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the one factor changed by the person doing the experiment
8
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dependent variable
A
factor being measured in an experiment
9
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constant
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factor in an experiment that doesn’t change
10
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control
A
standard used for comparison in an experiment
