Nature of Science

4. variable in an experiment that is specifically changed by the scientists
6. anything that has mass and takes up space
7. the amount of space occupied by an object
8. a factor that does not change in an experiment
9. a statement that describes what happens in nature (usually mathematical)
12. a factor that changes in an experiment due to manipulation of the other variable (the variable that is measured)
13. a prediction or explanation that can be tested by an experiment
14. an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison
17. something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it
18. the application of scientific knowledge to benefit society

1. the improved, universally accepted version of the metric system
2. a well-organized procedure that tests an idea
3. occurs when the expectations of a scientist changes how the results of an experiment are viewed
5. a quantity in an experiment that can have more than one value
10. a standard for comparison that helps to ensure the experimental results are caused by the condition being tested
11. a group of people with similar values and beliefs
15. an explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments
16. mass per unit of volume of material
19. a visual display of data