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Science Final
For science final
32
Science
9th Grade
06/14/2009

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Term
Independent Variable
Definition
What we choose to add
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Dependent
Definition
The changed we see based on the choice of the independent
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Control
Definition
Part of the experiment that you do not test on.
Term
Quantitive Observation
Definition
A count/measurement observation.
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Qualitive Observation
Definition
An observation not using numbers or measurement.
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Bias
Definition
scientist could make a decision before all the data proves it.
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Single-blind test
Definition
Subject does not know which group they are in or treatment they get.
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Placebo
Definition
Something that makes the person believe they are getting treatment when they really are not.
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Double-blind test
Definition
The tester and test subject don’t know which group they are in or treatment they get. Used when opinions come into play.
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Law
Definition
A hypothesis that has been tested over and over again and has not been contradicted.
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Fact
Definition
Something that competent observers can observe and agree to be true.
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Theory
Definition
A synthesis of facts and well-tested hypothesis.
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Measurement
Definition
Comparing an unknown to a known standard.
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Degree
Definition
(Celsius and Fahrenheit)
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Time
Definition
(hours, minutes, and seconds)
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Volume
Definition
(cup, table spoon)
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Metric System
Definition
International System of Measure (S.I. System).
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Motion
Definition
The action or process of moving or of changing place or position.
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Displacement
Definition
The displacing in space of one mass by another.
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Direction
Definition
The point or region itself.
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Speed
Definition
The distance travelled per time.
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Velocity
Definition
The speed of an object as well as the direction.
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Momentum
Definition
The product of a body’s mass and its velocity.
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Momentum
Definition
The product of a body’s mass and its velocity.
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Acceleration
Definition
An increase in rate of change.
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Distance
Definition
The property created by the space between two objects or points.
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Relative
Definition
Properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics.
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Inertia
Definition
The property of things to remain at rest if it’s at rest, and in motion if in motion.
Term
Force
Definition
A push or a pull.
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Equilibrium
Definition
A stable situation in which forces cancel one another. ΣF=0.
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Balanced
Definition
A state of equilibrium.
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Unbalanced
Definition
Being thrown out of equilibrium.
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