what is sci vocab numbers chart Flashcards
Independent Variable or Manipulated Variable
the factor in an experiment that is changed on purpose; the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
Hypothesis - If…then
a statement of a possible relationship between the independent and dependent variables; a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question
Constant
any factor that is not allowed to change
Control
group or sample that is used as a standard for comparison
Controlled Experiment
type of experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
Variable
any factor in an experiment that changes
Dependent Variable or Responding variable
the factor in an experiment that responds to the purposely changed factor
Data
facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
Classifying
the process of grouping together items that is alike in some way
Making models
creating representations of complex objects or processes
Science
a way of learning about the world
Quantitative observation
an observation that deals with a number, or amount
Qualitative observation
an observation that deals with descriptions that cannot be expressed with numbers
Infer, Inference or Inferring
an explanation or interpretation of the things you observe, to explain what is or has happened
Predict or Prediction
making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on experience or evidence
Experiment
a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Conclusion
a summary of what you have learned from an experiment
Theory
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of how the natural world works; can be used to predict new ideas about how the world works or might work in the future; explains the why
Communicating or Communication
the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others
Observe or Observation
using one or more of your senses to gather information
Scientific method or Inquiry
the diverse way scientists study the natural world & propose explanations based on the evidence they gather
Life Science or Biology
the study of living things
Technology
how people change the world around them to meet their needs & solve practical problems
