Unit 1: Scientific Processes Vocabulary

Question 1

Science Definition

Answer 1

branch of knowledge that studies natural behavior and interactions to obtain knowledge and understanding

Question 2

Accuracy Definition

Answer 2

how close a measurement is to a known or accepted value (expected value)

Question 3

Percent Uncertainty Definition

Answer 3

the ratio of the uncertainty to the measured value, written as a percentage

Question 4

Precision Definition

Answer 4

how close two or more measurements are to one another when they are repeated under the same circumstances

Question 5

Siginificant Digits Definition

Answer 5

each of the digits in a number that are significant figures

Question 6

Significant Figures Definition

Answer 6

numbers in a measurement that show how accurately the tool can take a reading

Question 7

Uncertainty Definition

Answer 7

how far an experimental value might differ from the true value

Question 8

Hypothesis Definition

Answer 8

a testable statement that predicts an event

Question 9

Independent Variable Definition

Answer 9

thing in an experiment that is changed on purpose

Question 10

Dependent Variable Definition

Answer 10

something that changes because of a change to the independent variable

Question 11

Observational Evidence Definition

Answer 11

evidence in the form of information that can be received by the senses

Question 12

Explanatory Power Definition

Answer 12

how well the hypothesis can explain what happens

Question 13

Theory Definition

Answer 13

explanation for natural occurrences that is generally accepted as true