The nature of science Flashcards
bias
a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned
constant
regularly recurrent
control
control for, Statistics. to account for (variables in an analysis) by limiting the data under consideration to a comparison of like things:
density
the state or quality of being dense; compactness; closely set or crowded condition.
dependent variable
Statistics. (in an experiment) the event studied and expected to change when the independent variable is changed.
experimental
pertaining to, derived from, or founded on experiment:
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, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis ) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts.
independent variable
Statistics. (in an experiment) 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 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
something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
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.
