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Vocabulary Word List -- Science
Classify
grouped by characteristics, similarities, and differences;
to organize in groupingsExperiment
a test mode to demonstrate a known truth, examine a hypothesis, or other factor
Measure
to find the dimensions, weight, extent, quantity, or capacity of; a standard or unit of measurement
Scientific Notation
a method used to express very large or small numbers
Describe
to represent or give an account in words;
to represent by a figure, model, or pictureContribute
to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
Demonstrate
to show clearly, to prove, or make clear by reasoning or evidence
Distinguish
to perceive a difference in, to separate into kinds, classes or categories
Sequential
the order in which things occur or are arranged
Compare
to examine things to find out how they are alike and/or different
Contrast
to compare in a way that shows the differences
Conclusion
a summary or judgment based on previous thought; generally the last step in a reasoning process
Apply
to put into use for practical purpose; to put into operation or effect
Contribute
to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result
Chronological
arranged according to the order in which events happen
Extrapolate
to project, extend, or expand into an area not known or experienced
Critique
to review and criticize; or to find fault especially with methods
Estimate
to judge or approximate the value, worth, or significance; or to determine the size, extent, or nature ofPredict (Predictions)
to declare or indicate in advance; or to foretell on the basis of observations, experience, or scientific reasonImplement
to put into placeAnalyze
to study or determine the relationship of the parts of something
External
refers to something that is outside or is an
outer partGeneralizing
forming a common rule or summary
from particular dataInternal
refers to something that is inside
or an inner partRepresent
to bring clearly before the mind; or portray or exhibit
Variable
a component of an experiment that may be changed:
four types: control, dependent, experimental, independentInfer (Inferences)
using past experiences to draw conclusions and make explanations about events not directly observed; draw a conclusion based on information not directly observed.
Interact
to act upon one another
Illustrate
to make clear by example, as by the use of pictures,drawings,graphs,or diagrams
Assess
to value -- to determine the rate or amount of
Phenomena
an unusual or outstanding person or thing
Observe
using one or more of the senses to find out about objects,events,or living things
Feedback
a process by which a continuing action is controlled or corrected
Resource
a source of supply or support
Quantitative
showing quantity, amount, number descriptions;
using numbers or units, measurementGraph
a drawing that exhibits a relationship between tow sets of numbers
Hypothesis
a testable statement that answers a question
about the way things work; an assumption subject to verification or proofCreate
to cause to exist; originate
Qualitative
showing quality or worth; word description using all of the five senses
Formulate
to draw up an inter-related plan
Statistics
mathematical analysis of data which includes
mean, median, and mode