Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
Matter that has a definite composition also known as a chemical
Substance
A measure that reflects the amount of matter
Mass
A measure of an amount of matter and also the effect of earths gravitational pull on that matter
Weight
A visual verbal and or mathematical explanation of the data collected from many experiments
Model
A systematic approach used in scientific study and organize processes by scientist to do research into verify the work of others
Scientific method
Information describing color Oder shape or some other physical characteristic
Qualitative data
Numerical information describing how much how little how big how tall are how fast
Quantitative data
A tentative testable statement or prediction about what has been observed
Hypothesis
A set of control observations that test a hypothesis
Experiment
In an experiment the variable that the experimenter plans to change
Independent variable
In an experiment the variable whose value depends on the independent variable
Dependant variable
In an experiment the standard that is used for comparison
Control
Hey judgment based on the information obtained
Conclusion
An explanation supported by many experiments is still subject to new experimental data can be modified and is considered valid if they can be used to make predictions that are proven true
Theory
Describes a relationship in nature that is supported by many experiments
Scientific law
