The Nature of Science

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experiment

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a well-organized procedure that tests an idea

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hypothesis

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a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation

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model

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something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.

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independent variable

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variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist

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bias

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occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed

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standard

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an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison

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density

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the mass per unit volume of a material

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technology

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the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people

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society

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a group of people that share similar values and beliefs

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variable

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a factor that can change