| BCE |
Before Common Era (same as BC) |
| Beliefs |
Definite opinions |
| Bias |
A preconceived opinion |
| CE |
Common Era (same as AD) |
| Conclusions |
The summing up of an experiment |
| Control |
The experimental group is compared to the control group |
| Data |
Information produced from an experiment |
Experimental
Variable |
The factor being tested during an experiment |
| Fair |
Free from bias |
Hydraulic
Systems |
Any enclosed system where a compressed liquid transmits a force, causing motion. Similar to pneumatic systems. |
| Hypothesis |
A possible explanation to an observation |
| Myths |
Widely held but incorrect ideas |
| Observations |
Perceptions carefully recorded during an accurately watched experiment |
| Organism |
A living thing that could be single-celled or multi-celled |
| Phenomenon |
An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses |
Pneumatic
Systems |
Any enclosed system where a compressed gas transmits a force, causing motion. Similar to hydraulic systems. |
Scientific
Literacy |
The ability to use and understand the language and processes of science |
Scientific
Method |
A group of techniques for investigating nature, acquiring new knowledge, and revising and including previous knowledge |
| Technology |
Product(s) of science that have some value to humans |
| Theory |
A set of statements or principles that explain a group of facts or observations which can be used to predict future outcomes |
| Valid |
Well reasoned |
| Variables |
Factors that could influence an experiment |
