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Science Skills

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AccuracyHow close you are to the accepted answer.
AstronomyThe study of Stars.
BiologyThe study of Life.
ChemistryStudy of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
Controlled ExperimentAn experiment where only one variable, independent, is changed.
Conversion FactorHelps to convert one unit of measurement to another.
DensityRatio of matters mass per unit of volume (SI kg/m3)
Directly ProportionalWhen the ratio of the two variables is constant or linear.
GeologyThe study of Earth
HypothesisEducated testable statement.
Inversely ProportionalWhen the product of the two variables is constant quadratic.
LengthDistance between two points (SI meter)
Manipulated VariableIndependent variable, variable that is changed.
MassQuantity of matter (SI kilogram)
ModelRepresentation of an object or event.
ObservationGaining information through senses and background information.
PhysicsThe study of the natural world and the interactions between matter and energy through forces and motion.
PrecisionHow exact a measurement is, limited by the tool.
Responding VariableDependent variable, variable that is measured from the change in the dependent variable.
ScienceA system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge.
Scientific LawStatement that summarizes a pattern found in nature, usually through mathematical backing.
Scientific MethodAn organized method of conducting experiments.
Scientific NotationAn easier method of expressing numbers as powers of 10.
Scientific TheoryA well tested explanation of observations.
Significant FiguresDigits of known measurement plus one of estimation.
SlopeThe rate of change on a graph Y axis/X axis.
TechnologyTools used to help scientists apply discovered knowledge.
ThermometerInstrument used to measure temperature.
VolumeSpace taken up by matter (SI Liter)


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