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PH Concepts in Action: Science Skills
Science skills
37
Science
9th Grade
08/30/2009

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Observation
Definition
Using the senses to gather data
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Generalization
Definition
A statement that combines observations
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data
Definition
observations that have been recorded
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quantitative data
Definition
"data that is measureable, usually numbers"
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qualitative data
Definition
"data that is descriptive, usually words"
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inference
Definition
an assumption based on observations and past experiences
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hypothesis
Definition
"""an educated guess"" to solve a problem"
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falsifiable
Definition
means it can be proven false
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variable
Definition
something that changes during an experiment
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responding/dependent variable
Definition
variable that is observed & recorded
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independent/manipulated variable
Definition
variable that is chosen by scientist
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constant
Definition
parts of the experiment that stay the same
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controlled experiment
Definition
experiment were extra variables are controlled
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control group
Definition
group used to compare experimental data
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theory
Definition
a hypothesis that has been consistantly supported by data
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model
Definition
a way of displaying an object or idea
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technology
Definition
Use of science to solve a problem
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Step 1
Definition
Observe the topic
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Step 2
Definition
State the Problem or Ask the question
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Step 3
Definition
Formulate an informed hypothesis
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Step 4
Definition
Conduct an experiment
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Step 5
Definition
Gather data
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Step 6
Definition
Analyze the data
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Step 7
Definition
Draw a conclusion
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Meter
Definition
"Used to measure length, distance, height, width"
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Liter
Definition
Used to measure liquid volume
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Gram
Definition
Used to measure mass
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Newton
Definition
Used to measure weight
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Second
Definition
Used to measure time
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Celcius
Definition
Used to measure temperature
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Kelvin
Definition
Used to measure temperature
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Balance
Definition
"Used to measure mass, uses grams"
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Scale
Definition
"Used to measure weight, uses newtons"
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Thermometer
Definition
"Used to measure temperature, uses celcius or Kelvin"
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Meterstick or Ruler
Definition
"Used to measure length, etc, used meters or centimeters"
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Beaker
Definition
"Looks like a jar, used to measure liquid volume in mL or L"
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Graduated Cylinder
Definition
Used to precisely measure liquid volume
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