The Nature of Science Flashcards
Bias
A particular tendency or trend that is preconceived or unreasoned. (unfair judgement)
Constant
A value that does not change when other variables change
Control
A standard by which the tests are compared.
Density
The state or quality of being dense : compactness: closely set or crowded condition. (thickness)
Dependent Variable
A value that changes according to changes from another variable
Experiment
A test, trial, or tentative procedure
Graph
A diagram that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables.
Hypothesis
A possible explanation using what you know and observe. (educated guess)
Independent Variable
A value that affects a dependent variable.
Mass
A body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size:
Model
A physical and/or mathematical and/or conceptual representation of a system of ideas, events or processes (diagram or picture)
Scientific Law
A statement of what happens in nature and that is true all the time.
Scientific Method
The method that science used to investigate. Also when a hypothesis is tested.
Standard
an object, system, or experiment that bears a defined relationship to a unit of measurement of a physical quantity. (a reference that is used to calibrate measurements)
Technology
The application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life
