Physical Science Chapter 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Scientific Theory | is an explanation that has been tested by repeated observations |
| Scientific Law | states a repeated observation by nature; may be changed when observations are made that are not consistent with predictions |
| scientific model | is a representation of an object or event that can be studied to understand the real object or event. |
| computer models | used by scientists to represent real situations and make predictions in a variety of applications |
| scientific method | critical thinking used to solve scientific problems; Approaches taken to try & solve a problem ; can include recognizing the problem , forming a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, analyzing the data, and drawing conclusions |
| Step 1 Scientific method | person asks a question |
| Step 2 Scientific method | person collects data about the question |
| Step 3 Scientific method | person forms a hypothesis |
| Step 4 Scientific method | person draws a conclusion |
| Step 5 Scientific method | person may modify the hypothesis based on results |
| Weight | the force in which gravity pulls of the quantity of matter (pg 18) |
| length | the straight line distance between 2 points |
| mass | a measure of the quantity of matter an object has |
| volume | a measure of space such as the capacity of a container |
| liquid volume | uses a graduated cylinder to measure volume |
| solid volume | this olume has a specific geometric shape that can be measured from the length of its surfaces |
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