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Basic Science Skills . Vocabulary Review. Tool used to measure mass Balance. A statement that always appears to be true, but does NOT offer an explanation as to why Law. Unit used to measure volume Liter. A broad statement that explains why something is thought to be true Theory. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Basic Science Skills Vocabulary Review
Tool used to measure mass
Balance
A statement that always appears to be true, but
does NOT offer an explanation as to why
Law
Unit used to measure volume
Liter
A broad statement that explains why something is
thought to be true
Theory
An assumption that may or may not be true
Inference
Part of a hypothesis that is being tested in an
experiment
Independent Variable
Tool used to compare multiple sets of data
Bar Graph
The amount of matter an object possesses
Mass
Possible solution to a problem
Hypothesis
Tool used to show change over time
Line Graph
Unit used to measure mass
Gram
Group in an experiment that is being tested
Experimental Group
Curvature of liquid created in a graduated cylinder
Meniscus
Tool used to show parts of a whole
Circle Graph
Tool used to contain and measure liquids
Beaker
Safety equipment used to flush irritants from the eye
Eye Wash
Tool used to measure length
Ruler
Safety equipment used to smother a fire on your
body
Fire Blanket
Safety equipment that is sprayed to smother a fire
in the classroom
Fire Extinguisher
Unit used to measure length
Meter
Factual information gathered by using one’s
senses
Observation
Tool used to accurately measure the volume of a
liquid
Graduated Cylinder
Descriptive data
Qualitative
Used to test a hypothesis
Experiment
Safety equipment used to rinse harmful chemicals off
of your body
Safety Shower
Safety equipment used to protect the eyes.
Goggles
Tool used for reactions and to hold small amounts of
liquid
Test Tube
Numerical data
Quantitative
Part of a hypothesis that is being recorded during an
experiment
Dependent Variable
Tool used to measure volume and mixing
solutions
Flask
The vertical axis on a graph
Y-axis
Parts of an experiment that remain unchanged or
constant
Controls
The horizontal axis on a graph
X-axis
Information collected during an experiment
Data
Group in an experiment used for comparison that
does not get testedControl Group
A step by step process used to solve a problem
Scientific Method
The amount of space an object takes up
Volume