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Physics
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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Definition
| The study of forces, energy and motion. |
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Chemistry
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and their interactions to form various substances. |
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Earth Science
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The study of Earth's structure and composition, the processes that change the Earth, such as volcanic and seismic activity. |
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Astronomy
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The study of space, celestial objects and the universe as a whole. |
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Science
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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Definition
| Knowledge and understanding of origins and workings of the natural world. |
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Precision
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The quality, condition or fact of being exact and accurate. |
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SI
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| "Systeme International d'Unites" is the standardized system of measurement used worldwide, that allows scientist to easily share and compare data. |
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Physical Sciences
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The study of non-living systems. |
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Life Sciences
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The study of living systems. |
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Controlled Experiment
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| An experiment almost always conducted in a lab, where a scientist can change the quantity or condition of one item to observe how another changes, while keeping all other conditions the same throughout the experiment. Controlled experiments are most often used in the fields of physics and chemistry. |
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Independent Variable
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| The quantity or condition being changed by the scientist. |
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Dependent Variable
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| Is the condition that changes because of the change in the independent variable. |
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Control
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| Variables in an experiment that scientists do not want to study and must either be eliminated or fixed to remain constant. |
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Observational Experiment or Study
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| Observe systems as they are in nature without attempting to control any variables. |
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Field Study
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| Studies conducted outside the laboratory environment. |
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Laboratory Study
(Module 1: Intro to Physical Science) |
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| Studies conducted in a highly controlled, artificial setting. |
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