The Nature of Science Flashcards
Bias
a particular tendency, or opinion,that is preconceived or unreasoned
Constant
a value that does not change when other values change
Control
A standard by which the tests are compared
Density
mass of a unit volume of a material substance
Dependent Variable
A variable whose value is determined by the value of an independent variable.
Experiment
A test or procedure used to determine the validity of a hypothesis or make a discovery.
Graph
A diagram showing the relationship of how one quantity depends on or changes with another.
Hypothesis
A statement/educated guess for a possible experiment to confirm its viability.
Independent Variable
a variable whose value determines the value of other variables.
Mass
A measure of the amount of matter contained in a physical body.
Model
A description of an object or phenomenon that is based off of the object or phenomenon
Scientific Law
the description of an observed phenomenon.
Scientific Method
a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated and the hypothesis is tested.
Standard
an object or experiment that defines the unit of a physical quantity.
Technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
