What is Science? Unit Vocabulary

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What is the definition for Controlled Experiment ?

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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.

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What is the definition for Empirical Evidence?

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Information acquired by observation or experimentation.

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What is the definition for Gram ?

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A unit of measure of mass (g)

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What is the definition for Law ?

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Always applies under the same conditions (Ex. The Law of Gravity)

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What is the definition for Liter ?

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A unit of measure of volume (L)

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What is the definition for Logical Argument ?

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Using reason and data to support your claim

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What is the definition for Measurement Error?

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A difference in the measured value and actual value in an experiment

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What is the definition for Meter?

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A unit of measure of distance (m)

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What is the definition for Multiple Trials ?

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Repeating an experiment more than once to collect data

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What is the definition for Peer Review?

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Evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field.