Science Definitions

5. a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
7. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
8. The use of senses to gather information; in science, often aided by instruments such as telescopes, thermometers and balances
9. carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
13. the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected
17. a diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles with the responding variable on the vertical axes
18. a first or preliminary model of something, esp. a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
19. An explanation of an event that has been supported by consistent, repeated experimental results and has therefore been accepted by a majority of scientists
20. act in such a way as to have an effect on another; act on each other in return
22. facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

1. explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)
2. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity
3. Method a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
4. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality (numbers)
6. A factor that can influence the outcome of an experiment
10. a measure of the estimated difference between the observed or calculated value of a quantity and its true value
11. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
12. An interpretation of the results of an experiment as it applies to the hypothesis being tested
14. the equipment needed for a particular activity or purpose
15. A statement of a proposed relationship, based on background information or an observed pattern of events, and stated in a way that makes it testable
16. a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
21. examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, esp. information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation