The Nature of science Flashcards
Bias
A particular tendency or trend that is preconceived or unreasond
Constant
Continuing without pause or letup
control
The exercise restraint or direction over
Density
The state or quality of being dense
Dependent variable
A variable of whose value depends on that of another
Experiment
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery.
Graph
A diagram representing a system of connections or
Interrealation among two or more things.
Hypothesis
A supposition or proposed explaination made on the basis of limited evidence made for a starting point for further investegation.
Independent variable
A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another.
Mass
A body of coherent matter usually of a indefinite
Model
A standard or imitation for imitation or comparison
scientific law
In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn’t explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.
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 application of this knowledge for practical ends
