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Chapter 1
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Physics
9th Grade
08/24/2006

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Scientific Method
Definition
an orderly METHOD for gaining, orginizing,and appyling new knowledge.
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hypothesis
Definition
educated guess; a resonable explantion of an observation or experimental resultl that is not fully accepted as factual until tested.
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
a test that is designed to include both an experiment group in which the scientest that only one varible at a time.
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Variables
Definition
conditions that can change or be changed in an experiment.
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Constants
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all other variables are kept the same between the control or experimental.
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Control
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the group is kept under normal conditions and standard comparisson.
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Independent Variable
Definition
group has a condition that is purposely changed to test its effect.
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Dependent Variable
Definition
the effect measured from the independent variable.
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Fact
Definition
a close agreement by competent observers of series of observations of the same phenomena.
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Inference
Definition
conclusion based on observations.
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Law/Principle
Definition
general hypothesis or statement about the relationship of natural quantities that has not been controlled.
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Theory
Definition
synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-treated and verified hypothesis about apects of the natural world.
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Science
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1.) body of knowledge about workings of nature.
2.) methods used to produce the body of knowledge.
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Technology
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is a method of solving practical problems. (tools, techniques, and procedures for putting the findings of science use.)
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