Nature of Science Vocabulary

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  1. 3. Consists of receiving knowledge of the outside world through our sense or recording information using scientific tools and instruments.
  2. 4. Type of graph that is best for comparing results
  3. 9. Measures volume of a liquid. Common units are milliliters and liters.
  4. 10. Makes objects appear much larger to see details
  5. 12. Someone who thoroughly gathers and uses research and evidence, to make hypotheses and test them, to gain and share understanding and knowledge.
  6. 14. Knowledge about or the process of studying the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observations.
  7. 15. An explanation or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Wises guesses
  8. 16. A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
  9. 17. Makes far away objects appear closer
  10. 18. Multiple sized- containers to hold and pour liquid. Not for measuring volume.
  11. 19. Descriptive data. Words describe the “quality”. Observations using senses
  12. 20. Type of variable that is measured or observed to collect data
  13. 21. The weather conditions in an area in general or over a long period (greater than 30 years)
  14. 22. Numerical data. Count or measure the “quantity”. Can often be graphed.
  15. 23. Space occupied by a 3D object. Length x Width x Height. Units are cubic centimeters (cm3) or milliliters (mL).
  16. 24. All the information and observations we collect and then analyze during an experiment
Down
  1. 1. Measures temperature. In science, we will use degrees Celsius.
  2. 2. Measures mass
  3. 5. An object or device used to perform a task. Helps scientists make better observations, measurements, and equipment for investigations.
  4. 6. Used to transfer small amounts of liquid. Can sometimes be used for measuring.
  5. 7. Organize and display quantitative data. Allows us to view trends and summarize data in a simple, visual way.
  6. 8. Type of graph that shows trends
  7. 11. Type of chart or graph that shows parts of a whole. Usually displayed as percentages
  8. 13. Type of variable that is kept constant (the same) so that they do not affect the dependent variable
  9. 14. The process or steps taken to produce reliable results to answer a specific question. Find and understand an answer to a question
  10. 15. Type of variable that I choose to change