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Science Chapter 1 Vocab
Science Chapter 1 Vocab
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9th Grade
09/06/2013

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Term
Constant
Definition
In a experiment a variable that does not change
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Control
Definition
Standard used for comparison of test results in a experiment
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Dependant variable
Definition
Factor that changes as a result of changes in other variables
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hypothesis
Definition
Possible explanation for a problem that is known and what is observed
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independent variable
Definition
factor that affects the measure of another variable
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scientific law
Definition
Statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time but does not explain why or how something happens
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scientific methods
Definition
pattern of investigation procedures that can include stating a problem forming a hypothesis researching and gathering information testing a hypothesis analyzing data and drawing conclusions
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theory
Definition
explanation of things or events based on knowledge gained through many observations and investigations
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variable
Definition
quantity that can have more than one single value
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