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Module 1 Vocabulary Practice: The Nature of Science Flashcards

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1
Q

A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.

A

experiment

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A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.

A

hypothesis

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A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.

A

model

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4
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Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist?

A

independent variable

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What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?

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bias

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A(n) __________ is an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison.

A

standard

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7
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__________ is the mass per unit volume of a material

A

Density

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__________ is the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people.

A

Technology

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9
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__________ is a group of people that share similar values and beliefs.

A

Society

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A quantity is an experiment that can have more than one value is a __________.

A

variable

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11
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The amount of space occupied by an object is its __________.

A

volume

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12
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A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the __________.

A

control

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A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the __________.

A

dependent variable

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A factor that does not change in an experiment is the __________.

A

constant

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15
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A statement that describes what happens in nature is a __________.

A

scientific law

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An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a __________.

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theory

17
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_________ is anything that takes up space and has mass.

A

Matter

18
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The quantity of matter in an object?

A

Mass

19
Q

A(n) __________ is a visual display of data.

A

graph

20
Q

The improved, universally accepted version of the metric system that is based on multiples of ten and includes the meter (m), liter (L), and kilogram (kg) is the __________.

A

International System of Units (SI)

21
Q

List the steps of the scientific method in order from top to bottom.

A

state the problem
gather information
form a hypothesis
test the hypothesis
analyze data
draw conclusions

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