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Details Title: Chapter 1 part 1 Description: Nature of science Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 09/06/2004 12:48:43	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Scientific Law Definition A rule that describes a pattern in nature; does not attempt to explain it Term scientific theory Definition attempt to explain a pattern observed reatedly in the natural world; supported by observations and investigation Term system Definition collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other Term life science Definition branch of science that studies living systems and how they interact Term earth science Definition branch of science that studies nonliving systems Term physical science Definition the study of matter and energy Term chemistry Definition the study of matter and the interactions of matter Term physics Definition the study of energy and its ability to change matter Term technology Definition the practicle use of science Term observation Definition using the 5 senses to gather information Term hypothesis Definition a reasonable and educated guess that can be tested and it is based on what is known and observed Term conclusion Definition analysis and communication of the results of a scientific investigation Term variables Definition factors that can be changed in an experiment Term constants Definition variable that are not changed in an experiment Term scientific method Definition an organized approach to solving problems