Vocabulary Words
Name My Variable
Yes, this will be on the test?
Miscellaneous
Scientific Method
100
This is a prediction or educated guess that can be tested through an experiment
What is a hypothesis?
100
Two sets of plants. One is watered, and one is not. What type of variable is the water?
Independent variable
100

An explanation, based on evidence, of why things happen

What is a Theory

100
The group that is not tested or changed in an experiment is called the _______ group. This is the "normal" group.
What is the control group?
100
Jeremy wants to know the average pulse of his class. Which step of the scientific method is this?
Asking a question
200
To solve problems or answer questions
What is the purpose of science?
200
You have decided to test different brands or microwave popcorn to see which brand give you the most popped corn. What is the dependent variable?
What is popped corn.
200
It seems that the man is injured. Inference or Observation?
Inference.
200
Why is the control group important
What is allows us to compare our results to what might happen normally?
200
Marcos thinks, "If plans are given 8mL of water and sunshine daily, then they will have the best growing conditions." What step of the scientific method is this?
Writing a hypothesis
300

The variable that we purposefully change in an experiment.

What is the independent variable?

300

Scientists are studying how music affects plant growth. Plant A gets to listen to classical and Plant B listens to no music. Both plants get watered the same. What is the control variable?

How much the plants are being watered

300
Another name for independent variable.
What is manipulated.
300

What step of the scientific method is forming a hypothesis?

What is Step 2

300

What are the three types of graphs used to analyze collected data from an experiment?

What is Pie Chart, Bar Graph and Line Graph

400

This is the variable that is measured in an experiment.

What is the dependent variable?

400
There are two types of fuel poured into the same car to see which one works best. What type of variable is the fuel?
Independent variable
400
The correct way to write a hypothesis?
What is an "If, Then" statement.
400
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Ask a question!
400
Humayra goes to the library to plan out the steps and procedures for her experiment. What step of the scientific method is this?
The "research and create an experiment" step.
500

These are the variables that we keep the same to make sure that the test is fair.

What is the controlled variables or constant?

500
Two different colored cans are placed in the sun and the temperature is recorded. What type of variable is the temperature of the cans?
Dependent variable
500

Observation or Inference?

Jill walks in late to class. Jill is Tardy.

What is an Observation

500

Why do scientists repeat their experiments.

What is reliability of the data.

500

Sam is taking a survey to see how many of his classmates are participating in sports outside of school, what type of data is Sam collecting? 

Qualitative Data

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