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, Physics The study of forces and energy.
Chemistry The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and their interactions to form various
substances.
Earth science Focuses on Earth's structures and composition, as well as the processes that change
Earth, such as volcanic and seismic activity. This science also includes the studies of other
planets.
Independent variable In general, this is the variable that is changed by the experimenter.
Dependent variable A variable that changes because of the independent variable.
Physical model A smaller or larger physical copy of an object. You can interact with it.
Conceptual model These can be used to visualize things that cannot be seen, such as atoms.
Mathematical model These models treat physical objects or phenomena using mathematical methods. In these
models, pertinent physical characteristics are represented using formulas, graphs, or
other mathematical means.
Computer model These models are becoming increasingly important in explaining and predicting natural
phenomena, such as weather patterns and the detailed movements of objects in the solar
system.
Principle of falsification This principle states that only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry. A
statement such as "a rock falls because invisible demons pull it down" is not falsifiable,
because no conceivable experiment or observation could prove that invisible demons
are not pulling it.
Hypothesis Is a testable statement about how something in nature works.
Law In science, this is a concise statement that is supported by scientific evidence and
repeated experiments and describes a widespread pattern in nature. They are intended
to be universal. This scientific thing describes a pattern that is observed in nature.
STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM PREP | 100%
VERIFIED
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED EXAM
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, Physics The study of forces and energy.
Chemistry The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and their interactions to form various
substances.
Earth science Focuses on Earth's structures and composition, as well as the processes that change
Earth, such as volcanic and seismic activity. This science also includes the studies of other
planets.
Independent variable In general, this is the variable that is changed by the experimenter.
Dependent variable A variable that changes because of the independent variable.
Physical model A smaller or larger physical copy of an object. You can interact with it.
Conceptual model These can be used to visualize things that cannot be seen, such as atoms.
Mathematical model These models treat physical objects or phenomena using mathematical methods. In these
models, pertinent physical characteristics are represented using formulas, graphs, or
other mathematical means.
Computer model These models are becoming increasingly important in explaining and predicting natural
phenomena, such as weather patterns and the detailed movements of objects in the solar
system.
Principle of falsification This principle states that only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry. A
statement such as "a rock falls because invisible demons pull it down" is not falsifiable,
because no conceivable experiment or observation could prove that invisible demons
are not pulling it.
Hypothesis Is a testable statement about how something in nature works.
Law In science, this is a concise statement that is supported by scientific evidence and
repeated experiments and describes a widespread pattern in nature. They are intended
to be universal. This scientific thing describes a pattern that is observed in nature.
