Formal Science Flashcards
Knowledge or a system covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.
Science
a systematic/step-by-step approach to research
Scientific method
steps in the scientific method
- Identifying the problem (Questioning)
- Gathering Preliminary data
- Formulating a hypothesis
- Testing of the hypothesis
- Analysis and Interpretation of data
- Drawing of Conclusion
Independent Variable
The one thing you can change.
Dependent Variable
The change that happens because of the independent variable.
Controlled Variable
Everything that you want to remain constant and unchanging. Basis for comparison
Inductive Reasoning
bottom-up
specific to general
Inductive
Deductive Reasoning
top-down
general to specific
Deductive
a description of a natural occurrence that has been observed many times.
Scientific Law
a reasonable explanation of a scientific law. It is derived from a hypothesis that has been supported by repeated testing.
Scientific Theory
a method used in quantifying a given set of data
Measurement
the international standard for measurement
The International System of Units (SI) / metric system
Mass
kilogram (kg)
Length
meter (m)
Volume
liter (L)
Time
second (s)
Temperature
Kelvin (k)
Amount of substance
mole (mol)
Luminous Intensity
Candela (cd)
Electric Current
Ampere (A)
King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
Kilo Hecto Deka Base Deci Centi Milli
Kelvin Formula
K = Celsius + 273
method used in writing very large or very small numbers
Scientific Notation
number of digits that contribute to the degree of accuracy of a value or measurement
Significant Figures
