Science Vocab Aug 26 Flashcards
Matter
Anything that takes up space
s used to describe observations, counts or measurements
Quantitative Observation
study of matter and energy; two main branches; chemistry & physics
Physical science
Quantitative Observation
s used to describe observations, counts or measurements
Physical science
study of matter and energy; two main branches; chemistry & physics
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
Hypothesis
Inference
An attempt to explain or interpret observations; not a fact but a logical conclusion based on data or prior knowledge; can be incorrect; can have more than one inference for a set of observations.
Energy
Ability to cause change in matter
Percent Error
Expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value
Observation (data)
An observable fact; uses the five senses
Scientific Theory
Best explanation of a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world
Study of living things and their systems (medical careers, farmers, biologists, zoo keepers, botanists, beekeepers)
Life Science
An observable fact; uses the five senses
Observation (data)
Spoken or written summary of observations
Description
Scientific Law
A RULE that describes a pattern in nature observed repeatedly; does not explain why; used to predict
Prediction
Statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
Chemistry
The study of matter and the interaction of matter
Study of energy and its ability to change matter
Physics
Life Science
Study of living things and their systems (medical careers, farmers, biologists, zoo keepers, botanists, beekeepers)
Interpretation of observatinos
Explanation
Physics
Study of energy and its ability to change matter
Qualitative Observation
Word used to describe observations, textures, colors, tastes, smells and sounds