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ACT Science Part 3
A set of flashcards covering important scientific terms and concepts for the ACT Science section.
indicator
any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an action
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indicator
any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an ac...
ingredient
any of the components of which something is made
interpolation
estimating a value that falls between two known values; a 'best-fit line' on a graph
interpretation
the act of telling the meaning of; explanation
inverse (indirect) relationship
the connection between two variable that shows the opposite effect (i.e., when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable de...
investigate
to study by close and careful observation
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Term | Definition |
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indicator | any device that measures, records, or visibly points out any of various substances used to point out, such as, a cause, treatment, or outcome on an action |
ingredient | any of the components of which something is made |
interpolation | estimating a value that falls between two known values; a 'best-fit line' on a graph |
interpretation | the act of telling the meaning of; explanation |
inverse (indirect) relationship | the connection between two variable that shows the opposite effect (i.e., when the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable deceases.) |
investigate | to study by close and careful observation |
irregular | not continuous or coming at set times |
issue | something that is questioned |
judgment | an opinion formed by examining and comparing |
justify | to prove or show to be right or reasonable |
legend | a title, description, or key accompanying a figure or map |
maximum | as great as possible in amount or degree |
measurement | the act of finding out the size or amount of something |
mechanism | the parts or steps that make up a process or activity |
minimum | as small as possible in amount or degree |
model | a pattern or figure of something to be made |
modify | to make changes in something |
observation | the act of nothing and recording facts and events |
opinion | a belief based on experience and on seeing certain facts |
optimum | the best r most favorable degree, condition, or amount |
pattern | a model, guide, or plan used in making things; definite direction, tendency, or characteristics |
perform | to carry out; accomplish |
phenomenon | an observable fact or event |
precision | the quality of being exactly stated; exact arrangement |
predict | to figure out and tell beforehand |