Scientific Method and Measurements

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logical approach to solving problems by observing and collecting data, formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses, and formulating theories that are supported by data.

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scientific method

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specific portion of matter in given region of space that has been selected for study during experiment.

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system

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a testable statement from generalizations about the data.

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hypothesis

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outside conditions that cannot be controlled that could possibly affect an experiment.

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variables

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the things within the control of the experimenting scientist.

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controls

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a broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena.

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theory

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an explanation of how phenomena occur and how data or events are related…can be used to predict

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model

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something that has magnitude, size, or amount.

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quantity

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a standard measurement of a quantity.

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unit

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abbreviation for the measurement system adopted in 1960 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.

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