The nature of science Flashcards
Bias
a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned.
constant
not changing or varying
control
to hold in check
density
the number of inhabitants, dwellings, or the like, per unit area
dependent variable
the event studied and expected to change when the independent variable is changed.
experiment
a test, trial, or tentative procedure
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 in a functional relation whose value determines the value or values of other variables
mass
a collection of incoherent particles, parts, or objects regarded as forming one body:
model
a representation, generally in miniature, to show the construction or appearance of something.
scientific law
Scientific laws or laws of science are statements, based on repeated experiments or observations, that describe or predict a range of natural phenomena. The term law has diverse usage in many cases across all fields of natural science.
scientific method
a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.
standard
an object that is regarded as the usual or most common size or form of its kind:
technology
the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.
