GENERAL SCIENCE

Hypothesis

an assumption or idea that is validated and tested through an experiment

Independent Variable (IV)

a variable that is manipulated or changed to have an effect on the dependent variable

Dependent Variable (DV)

is what you measure in the experiment and what is affected by the independent variables

Scientific Law

is a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes some aspect of the world

Model

aids in the visualization of occurrences and objects that cannot be observed directly

Scientific theory

tested and widely accepted model that helps explain and predict natural facts and which is based on observations, experiments, and reasons

Mass

Kilogram, kg

Length

Meter, m

Time

Second, s

Amount of Substance

Model, mol

Temperature

Kelvin, k

Electric current

Ampere, A

Luminous intensity

Candela, cd