Science Sem 2 Feb 10 Grade 9 pt 2 Flashcards

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What does theory mean?

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A statement that explains a natural event or phenomenon.

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What does law mean?

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A hypothesis that has been tested and supported by lots of evidence overtime.

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What does hypothesis mean?

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A suggested explanation based on known information.

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4
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What does experiment mean?

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Used to test a hypothesis.

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5
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What does variable mean?

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Anything that effects the results of an experiment.

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What does control mean?

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Part of an experiment that stays the same for comparison.

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What does data mean?

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Observations and measurements during an experiment.

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What does conclusion mean?

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A summary explaining if the data support the hypothesis.

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