Unit 1: Introduction to Essential Ideas Flashcards
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scientific method
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an approach to acquiring knowledge through observation of a phenomenon.
2
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experiment
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an observation tested in a controlled and repeatable process, from which rational conclusions can be made.
3
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hypothesis
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explanation for an observation that is tentative and testable.
4
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theory
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tested explanation of basic natural phenomenon.
5
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law
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statement that summarizes many experimental observations. Describes/predicts an aspect of the natural world.
6
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accuracy
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agreement between a measured value and the accepted/true value.
7
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precision
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agreement among repeated measurements.
