American College Testing /ACT Science Part 4
ACT Science Part 4
This deck contains flashcards for 24 important vocabulary words from the ACT Science Part 4 section.
preference
a choosing of or liking for one thing rather than another
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preference
a choosing of or liking for one thing rather than another
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probability
the quality of being reasonably sure but not certain of something happening or being true
procedure
the way in which an action or actions is carried out
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proponent
one who supports a cause
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proportional
any quantities or measurements having the same fixed relationship in degree or number
reasonable
showing or containing sound thought
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
preference | a choosing of or liking for one thing rather than another |
probability | the quality of being reasonably sure but not certain of something happening or being true |
procedure | the way in which an action or actions is carried out |
proponent | one who supports a cause |
proportional | any quantities or measurements having the same fixed relationship in degree or number |
reasonable | showing or containing sound thought |
refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence |
relationship | the state of being connected |
replicate | to copy or reproduce |
revise | to look over again; to correct or improve |
simulation | the act or process of simulating a system or process |
study | a careful examination and investigation of an event |
suggest | to offer as an idea |
summarize | to state briefly |
support | to provide evidence |
theory | a general rule offered to explain experiences or facts |
translate | to change from one state or form to another |
treatment | to expose to some action |
underlying | to form the support for something |
unit | a fixed quantity used as a standard of measurement |
validity | based on evidence that can be supported |
value | the quantity or amount for which a symbol stands |
variable | that which can be changed |
viewpoint | opinion; judgment |