Unit 1 Scientific Method Flashcards
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What is a direct measurement? What is a derived measurement?
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Direct is directly, derived requires math to find the measurement
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What system is used in science? And what is it based on?
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SI Units, based on the metric system
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On graphs, what axis does the independent variable go on? Dependent?
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Independent on x axis, dependent on y
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What is the scientific method?
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A step by step process of discovery leading to new facts
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What is an independent variable? Dependent?
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Independent is controlled and changed by researcher, dependent is the thing you measure
