Chapter 1 Vocab
-observation: information obtained by the senses/often by direct measurements
-inference: a conclusion based upon known observations
-hypothesis: a proposed solution to a scientific problem
-control group: the group that is the standard for comparison in any experiment
-experimental group: the group receiving the variable being tested
-control factors: the variables that are held constant/they are the same for both the control group and the experimental group
-indicator: a substance used to show the presence of another substance
-Volume Displacement Technique: quick and easy way to determine the volume of a solid or gas
-mass: the amount of matter in a substance (true of solids, liquids, and gasses
-meniscus: the curved portion of a liquid when in a container/must read the bottom of the meniscus at eye level for proper measurement