| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| independent variables | The variable in an experiement that is tested |
| qualitative observation | use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, touch, taste, and hear) |
| quantitative observations | Observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. |
| metric unit of temperature | degree celsiuis |
| Controlled variable | the variable in an experiment that stays the same |
| metric unit of length | meter |
| Dependent variable | the variable in an experiment that shows results |
| metric unit of mass | gram |
| metric unit of vilume | liter |
| Metric system | A system of weights and measures based on the meter and on the kilogram. |
| Scientific investigation | The way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. |
