Module 1 Vocabulary Practice: The Nature of Science Flashcards
A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.
experiment
A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.
hypothesis
A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.
model
Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist?
independent variable
What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?
bias
A(n) __________ is an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison.
standard
__________ is the mass per unit volume of a material
Density
__________ is the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people.
Technology
__________ is a group of people that share similar values and beliefs.
Society
A quantity is an experiment that can have more than one value is a __________.
variable
The amount of space occupied by an object is its __________.
volume
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the __________.
control
A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the __________.
dependent variable
A factor that does not change in an experiment is the __________.
constant
A statement that describes what happens in nature is a __________.
scientific law
An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a __________.
theory
_________ is anything that takes up space and has mass.
Matter
The quantity of matter in an object?
Mass
A(n) __________ is a visual display of data.
graph
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 __________.
International System of Units (SI)
List the steps of the scientific method in order from top to bottom.
state the problem
gather information
form a hypothesis
test the hypothesis
analyze data
draw conclusions
