the nature of science Flashcards
biased
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
constant
occurring continuously over a period of time.
control
a group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment.
density
the degree of compactness of a substance.
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
independent variable
An independent variable is exactly what it sounds like. It is a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables
mass
Mass-independent isotope fractionation or Non-mass-dependent fractionation (NMD), refers to any chemical or physical process that acts to separate isotopes,
model
A model in which two (or more) random variables are independent of one another
scientific law
a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn’t explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.
scientific method
An independent variable is defines as the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.
standard
Independence Standard means the standard of independence necessary for a director to qualify as an “Independent Director”
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
scientific theory
An independent variable is defines as the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment
variable
not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
