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Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards

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Study of matter and the changes it undergoes

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Chemistry

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Matter that has a definite composition

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Substance

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Measurement that reflects the amount of matter

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Mass

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Measure of an amount of matter and also the effect of earths gravitational pull on that matter

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Weight

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Visual, verbal, and/or mathematical explanation of data collected rom many experiments

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Model

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Systematic approach used in scientific study

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Scientific Method

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Info describing physical characteristics (color, shape)

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Qualitative Data

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Numerical info describing how much, how fast, etc.

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Quantitative Data

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Testable statement or prediction about what has been observed

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Hypothesis

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Set of controlled observations that test a hypothesis

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Experiment

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Variable that the experimenter plans to change

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Independent Variable

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Variable whose value depends on the independent variable

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Dependent Variable

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Standard used for comparison

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Control

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14
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Judgement based on the info obtained

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Conclusion

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Explanation supported by many experiments

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Theory

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Describes a relationship in nature that is supported by many experiments

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Scientific Law

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Type of scientific investigation that seeks to gain knowledge for the sake of knowledge itself

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Pure Research

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Type of scientific investigation that is undertaken to solve a specific problem

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Applied Research

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