| A | B |
| mode | the score that occurs the most |
| volume | the amount of space an object occupies |
| graduated cylinder | toll used to measure volume |
| mass | the amount of material in an object measured in Kilograms |
| balance | equipment used to measure mass |
| meter | unit of measure for length |
| mean | the average of the data |
| median | the middle score |
| displacement | method used to determine the volume of an irregular shaped object |
| liter | unit used to measure volume |
| inferences | a conclusion or prediction we make based on observations |
| theory | detailed explanation of large bodies of information that withstands repeated testing |
| variable | anything that can change the outcome of an experiment |
| independent variable | variable that you change in an experiment |
| conclusion | final inference based on several observations |
| dependent variable | variable that you cannot control...it is the outcome of an experiment |
| control group | group that was not tested in an experiment |
| scientific method | step by step procedure used to solve problems |
| hypothesis | a testable statement |