Science Process Skills Vocabulary

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What is the term for the amount of space an object takes up?

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Volume

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What do we call information obtained through the senses?

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Observation

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What is the name of the glassware used for holding, mixing, and storing small amounts of liquids?

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Test tube

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What is the question that needs to be answered in a scientific experiment?

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Problem

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What tool is used to measure length?

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Ruler

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that is not affected by the independent variable.