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science vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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absolute | existing independent of any other cause |
accuracy | freedom from mistake, exact |
adverse | acting against or in an opposite direction |
analogue | similar or comparable in certain respects |
analyze | to study the relationship of the parts of something |
application | ability to put to a practical use, having something to do with the matter at hand |
approximately | nearly,an estimate or figure thatis almost exact |
argument | reasoning for or against something |
assumption | something that is accepted as true |
comprehend | to understand fully |
concentration | the ratio of the amount of solute to the amount of solvent or solution |
conclusion | a final decision based on facts, experience or reasoning |
confirm | to make sure of the truth of something |
consequence | something produced by a cause of condition |
consistent | in agreement, firm, changeless |
constant | remaining steady and unchanged |
contradiction | a statement in opposition to another |
control group | experiment group in which condition are controlled |
controlled experiment | one in which the condition suspected to cause and effect is compared to one without the suspected condition |
controlled variable | a factor in an experiment that remain constant |
correlation | a close connection between two ideas or two set of data |
criticism | a finding of fault, disapproval |
definitive | most nearly complete or accurate |
demonstrate | to explain by use of examples or experiments |
dependence | a state of being controlled by something else |
dependent variable | result or change that occurs due to part of an experiment being tested |
diminish | to make smaller or less, to decrease in size |
direct relationship | the connection between two variables that shows the same effect |
effective | producing or able to produce a desired condition |
estimation | forming a calculation based on incomplete data |
ethical | following accepted rules and behavior |
evaluation | the result of finding something; estimating the value of something |
evidence | that which serves to prove or disprove something |
examine | to look at or check carefully |
expectation | the extent of a chance that something will occur |
experiment | a test made to find something out |
experimental design | the plan for a controlled experiment |
experimental group | the experimental part in which all conditions are kept the same except for the condition being tested |
explanation | a statement that makes something clear |
figure | a picture that explain |
fundamental | a basic part |
generalization | something given as a broad statement or conclusion |
hypothesis | testable explanation of a question or problem |
illustrate | to make clear by using examples |
imply | to suggest rather than to say plainly |
inconsistent | not in agreement |
incorporate | to join or unite closely in a single body |
independent variable | in a controlled experiment, the variable that is being changed |
indication | the act of pointing out or pointing to something |
indicator | any device that measures,records,or visibly point out something |
ingredient | any of the components of which something is made |
interpolation | estimating a value that falls between two known values |
interpretation | the act of telling the meaning of something |
inverse relationship(indirect) | the connection between two variables that show the opposite effect |
investigate | to study by close and careful observation |
irregular | not continuous or coming at sent times |
issue | something that is in question |
judgment | an opinion formed by examining and comparing |
justify | to prove or show to be right or reasonable |
legend | a title, description, or key accompanying a figure or map |
maximum | as a great possible in amount or degree |
measurement | the act of finding out the size or amount of something |
mechanism | the parts or step that make up a process or activity |
minimum | as small as possible in amount or degree |
model | a pattern or figure of something to be made |
modify | to make changes in something |
observation | the act of noting and recording facts and events |
opinion | a belief based on experience and on seeing certain facts |
optimum | the best or most favorable degree, condition or amount |
pattern | a model, guide or plan used in making things |
perform | to carry out;accomplish |
phenomenon | an observable fact or event |
precision | the quality of being exactly stated,exact arrangement |
predict | to figure out and tell beforehand |
preference | a choosing of or liking for one thing rather than another |
probability | the quality of being reasonably sure, but not certain of something happening or being true |
procedure | the way in which an action or actions is carried out |
proponent | one who supports a cause |
proportional | any quantities or measurement having the same fix relationship |
reasonable | showing or containing sound thought |
refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence |
relationship | the state of being connected |
replicate | to copy or reproduce |
revise | to look over again,to correct or improve |
simulation | the act or process of simulating a system or process |
study | a careful examination and investigation of an event |
suggest | to offer as an idea |
summarize | to state briefly |
support | to provide evidence |
theory | a general rule offered to explain experiences or facts |
translate | to change from one state to another |
treatment | to expose to some action |
underlying | to form the support for something |
unit | a fixed quantity used as a standard of measurement |
validity | based on evidence that can be supported |
value | the quantity or amount for which a symbol stands |
variable | that which can be changed |
viewpoint | opinion,judment |