Nature of science Flashcards
Bias
A particular tendency or trend that is preconceived or
unreasoned
Constant
not changing or varying
Control
To exercise restraint or direction over
Density
A state or quality of being dense
Dependent variable
Studied and expected to change when the independent
variable is changed
Experiment
The conducting of sure operations
Graph
a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.
Hypothesis
a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena
Independent Variable
a variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
Mass
a collection of incoherent particles, parts, or objects regarded as forming one body
Model
a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
Scientific Law
the description of an observed phenomenon.
Scientific Method
a method of procedure that has characterized natural science
Standard
something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison
Technology
the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment,
