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celsius scale: another way to measure temperature. water freezes at 0 and boils at 100
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classifying: grouping together of items that are alike in some way
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conclusion: summary of what you have learned from your experiment
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controlled experiment: an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
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cubic meter (m3) or cubic centimeter (cm3): basic unit for measuring volume
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data: facts, figures and other evidence gathered through qualitative and quantitative observations
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density: measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume
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dependent variables: changes in response to the independent variable
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displacement method: used to measure an irregular solid
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evaluating: comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion
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fact: observation that has been confirmed repeatedly
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hypothesis: is a possible answer to a scientific question
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independent variables: factor that is changed to test a hypothesis
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inferring: when you explain or interpret the things you observe
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length: distance from one point to another
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mass: measure of the amount of matter in an object
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meniscus: curve at the top of a liquid
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meter: basic unit for measuring length
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metric system: measurement system based on the number 10
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objective: you make decisions and draw conclusions based on available evidence
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observing: using one or more of your senses to gather information
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predicting: making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
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repeated trials: repetition of an experiment
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science: way of thinking about the natural world
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scientific reasoning: requires a logical way of thinking based on gathering and evaluating evidence
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subjective: personal feelings have entered into a decision or conclusion
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thermometer: used to measure temperature
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triple beam balance: used to measure mass
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variables: factors that can change in an experiment
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volume: amount of space an object or substance takes up