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Mass
Amount of matter in an object.
Matter
Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Weight
Force of gravity on an object's mass.
Scientific Method
Systematic research approach.
Qualitative Data
Descriptive, non-numerical information.
Quantitative Data
Numerical information.
Hypothesis
Testable prediction or explanation.
Experiment
Controlled procedure to test a hypothesis.
Independent Variable
Factor changed by the experimenter.
Dependent Variable
Factor measured in response to changes.
Control
Standard for comparison in an experiment.
Conclusion
Summary of experimental results.
Model
Representation of an idea, object, or system.
Theory
Well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena.
Scientific Law
Statement describing consistent natural phenomena.
Pure Research
Study for knowledge's sake.
Applied Research
Study to solve practical problems.
Technology
Application of scientific knowledge.
Chemistry
Study of matter and its interactions.
