The Nature of Science Flashcards
Bias
a particular tendency or trend that is preconceived or unseasoned
constant
not varying or changing
control
to exercise restraint or direction over
density
the state or quality of being dense
dependent variable
a variable in a functional relation whose value is determined by the values assumed by other variables in the relation
experiment
a test, trial, or tentative procedure
graph
a diagram representing a system of connections between two or more things by a number of distinctive dots
hypothesis
a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument
independent variable
a variable in a functional relation whose value determines the value or values of other variables
mass
a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.
model
a standard 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
standard
an object that is regarded as the usual or most common size or form of its kind
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
