Unit 1 Vocab

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Mass

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The amount of matter (particles) something contains.

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Volume

Back

The amount of space something takes up.

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Length

Back

A measurement of distance.

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Time

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A measurement of events from past to future.

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Independent Variable

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A variable that is manipulated by the scientist (it stands alone).

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Dependent Variable

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A variable that is measured and is affected by the independent variable.

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Qualitative

Back

Observations that are descriptive, only describing physical characteristics.

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Quantitative

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Observations that describe an amount (number) of something.

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Conversion Factor

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Two values that are the same amount, but in different units. This allows one to relate one unit to another.

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Dimensional Analysis

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The skill of converting a value from one unit to another by using conversion factors.