Scientific Investigations/Experiments
The first step in the scientific method is...
- Design the Investigation/Experiment
- Collect Data
- Ask a Question
- Research/Observe Background Information
Ask a Question
What type of graph would you use to show the rainfall from the past 12 months on?
Sketch what this would look like.
Line Graph
To measure a pencil, I would use...
A ruler
A beaker is used for...
Holding liquid measurements.
Empirical Evidence or Not?
It is cold outside today.
Not
Identify the IV (Independent Variable) AND DV (Dependent Variable:
Sarah is conducting an experiment to see how the number of hours she studies affects her test scores
IV: Number of Hours Studied
DV: Test Scores
List a way you can collect data:
Observation, experiment, survey, measuring, sampling.
To measure a football field, you would use a...
Measuring Wheel
Where are our classroom lab safety goggles?
In the grey cabinet on the wall in the back of the classroom.
Empirical Evidence or Not?
Joe Flacco threw 1 touchdown in his last game against the Ravens.
Empirical Evidence
Identify the IV (Independent Variable) AND DV (Dependent Variable:
A mechanic changes the tire pressure to find out how it influences the car’s fuel efficiency
IV: Change in tire pressure
DV: Car's fuel efficiency
Pie charts are almost always used when dealing with...
Percentages
To measure a desk, you would use a...
Tape Measure
If I break a glass tool in a lab, I should...
Tell the teacher immediately!
Empirical Evidence or Not?
The Earth is flat.
Not
A meteorologist (weather man) on the news is an example of a...
- Lab investigation
- Non-Lab investigation
-Computer-based investigation
Non-lab investigation
When representing the number of students with each eye color in junior high, I would use a ____ graph.
Bar
Qualitative or Quantitative:
It smells like cinnamon rolls.
Qualitative
CHOOSE ONE:
1. How do I turn on the classroom safety shower AND when would I use it? (give an example)
2. How do I turn on the classroom eye rinse station AND when would I use it? (give an example)
1. Pull the lever. If you spill chemicals on yourself.
2. Pull back the covers and push the button. If I get something in my eye that should not be there.
Empirical Evidence or Not?
Science class lasts 47 minutes.
Empirical Evidence
True or False:
A scientific investigation is the same as a scientific experiment.
True!
When creating a graph, list ALL of the places you would have a label.
Title, X-axis, Y-axis
Qualitative or Quantitative:
Miss Sneider has 432 pencils.
Quantitative
I should always carry a microscope by...
The arm AND the base
A weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow based on computer models and past weather patterns.
Not
Key word: Predicts!