Science TAKS Objective 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Table | uses columns and rows to organize information |
| Circle Graph | uses circle to show parts of whole (%) |
| Bar Graph | shows data in different categories using bars |
| Line Graph | plots and connects data points on a graph, shows a trend |
| Inference | reasonable decision based on observation |
| Prediction | guesses about what will happen next based on observation and your own experiences |
| Bias | possible misrepresentation of information based on point of view or purpose |
| Theory | explanation based on many observations and data |
| Independent Variable | variable that is changed during the experiment, X- axis |
| Dependent Variable | variable that responds to independent variable, Y -axis |
| Safety Goggles | protects eyes from splashes |
| Safety Apron | protects clothes from splashes |
| Safety Gloves | protects hands from heat and chemicals |
| Graduated Cylinder | measures in volume (L) |
| Meter Stick | measures in meters (M, cm) |
| Spring Scale | measures force (N) |
| Thermometer | measures temperature (degrees C) |
| Balance | measures mass (g) |
| Precision | cosistency of values (repeats same, again and again) |
| Accuracy | close to the "true value" |
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