The world Of physical Science Ch 1 Flashcards
The scientific study of non-living matter
Physical science
A series of steps followed to solve problems
Scientific method
The process of obtaining information by using the senses
Observation
An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested
Hypothesis
Any piece of information acquired through observation or experiment
Data
The study of matter and energy is what
Physical science
What is the ability to do work
Energy
What are the scientific method basics
Make an observation ask a question form a hypothesis conduct an experiment except hypothesis reject hypothesis
Any use of the senses to gather information is called
Observation
Observations made with tools are called
Measurements
Efficiency compares energy output with what
Energy input
A good hypothesis should be what
Testable
A good way to make a prediction about a hypothesis is by stating it in a what kind of format
If and then
The knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts and formulate laws or principles that can be verified or tested
Science
An explanation that ties together hypothesis and observations
Siri
Tells how things work
Law
A measure of the size of a body or region is
Volume
A measurement of the amount of matter in an object
Mass
Physical science is just
The study of matter and energy
The statement Sheila has a stain on her shirt is an example of what
Hypothesis
A hypothesis is
May or may not be testable
is supported by evidence
and is a possible answer to a question
Is the factor that changes in an experiment
A variable
Organizing data into a glass is an example of
Collecting data
A map of Seattle is an example of
Physical model
