Unit 1 notes LT 3: Lab Terms

Precision

________ is how close a set of measurements is to one another.

Theory

________: A well- substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts.

Accuracy

________ is how close a measurement is to the true value.

Hypothesis

________: a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Observation

________: the action or process of ________ something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.

Experiment

________: a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

SI

In the metric and ________ systems, one unit is used for each type of measurement.

Quantitative measurements

________ involve a number, qualitative involves a description.

Observation

the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information

Hypothesis

a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

Experiment

a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact

Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts