Scientific Terms
Science demands that we provide this "E" word when we give a hypothesis or a guess. It also means to give proof.
Evidence
The first step of the scientific method is to have one of these.
A Problem
This is the variable in an experiment that is changed or altered by the scientist. It stands alone and does not depend on any other part of the experiment to change.
Independent Variable
This type of data deals with descriptions of things that can be observed but not measured.
Qualitative
Millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers are all used to measure what?
Length
Non-Science Question: Tell me what we had for lunch on Monday
Vegetable Soup (grilled cheese will also be accepted)
After you identify the problem, you must form one of these. Also known as an educated guess.
Hypothesis
This is the variable in an experiment that changes as a result of the scientist changing another part of the experiment. It depends on another part of the experiment.
Dependent Variable
This type of data can be counted or measured. The results can be recorded using numbers and represented on a chart.
Quantitative
Grams and kilograms are used to measure what?
Mass (weight)
What you can see with your eyes, hear with your ears, taste with your mouth, smell with your nose, or feel with your hand are all types of this "O" word.
Experiment
Non-Science Question: What is Harry Potter's Mom's name?
Lily Potter
Is this Qualitative or Quantitative data?
The plant is 7 inches tall.
Quantitative
Milliliters and liters are used to measure what?
Volume (capacity)
This "I" word means to make a guess based on your own background knowledge and the data you have.
After testing your hypothesis, you must do this with the data.
Analyze
In the following experiment, what is the independent variable: A scientist has three of the same plant, they are all in the sunshine, they receive the same amount of water, and are in identical pots. He gives fertilizer to one of the plants and watches to see how they grow.
The Fertilizer
Is this Qualitative or Quantitative data?
The flowers appeared blue in color.
Qualitative
Degrees C or F are used to measure what?
Temperature
This "P" word means to make a guess about what may happen in the future based on information, data, or patters you already know.
Prediction
Finally, after completing all the steps and analyzing your data from the experiment, you must make one of these to end your process and identify whether or not your hypothesis was correct.
Conclusion
In the following experiment, what is the dependent variable: A scientist has three of the same plant, they are all in the sunshine, they receive the same amount of water, and are in identical pots. He gives fertilizer to one of the plants and watches to see how they grow.
The Growth of the Plant
Is this Qualitative or Quantitative data?
The orange cat looks fatter than the brown cat.
Qualitative
Minutes, hours, days, years are all measurements of what?
Time