the nature of science Flashcards
bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
constant
continuing or continuously over a period of time
control
the power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.
density
the degree of compactness of a substance
dependent variable
a value that depends on that of another
experiment
a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
graph
a diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.
hypothesis
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
independent variable
a value that does not depend on another
mass
a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.
model
a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
scientific law
the description of an observed phenomenon
scientific method
a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
standard
a level of quality or attainment.
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
