A | B |
liter | Basic metric unit of volume |
meter | Basic metric unit of length |
Newton | Basic metric unit of weight |
gram | Basic metric unit of weight |
centi | Prefix for 100 |
milli | Prefix for 1000 |
experiment | Procedure used to test hypothesis |
variable | Factor you test to see its effects |
theory | Probable explination |
graph | Display of data in a picture form |
Observation | Information collected using your senses |
Scientific Method | Systematic, logical approach to problem solving |
Operational definition | How variables are measured |
Inference | Using observations to draw conclusions |
Conclusion | Summary of experiment based on data collected |
Quantitave Observation | Having to do with number or quantity |
The candy is red | Example of a qualitative observation |
Qualitative observation | Having to do with description |
There are 3 pieces | Example of a quantitative observation |
Prediction | Forecast of future events |
Physics | Brance of Science dealing with the study of matter |
Biology | Branch of Science dealing with life |
Meteorology | Branch of Science dealing with the weather and atmosphere |
Data | Recorded observations and other information |
Hypothesis | Possible explanation for a problem |