Measurement
A value that has a quantity and a unit is called a...
measurement
________ reasoning is observing specific evidence and generating general explanation, while _______ reasoning is starting with a general idea then building upon it to form specific conclusions.
inductive; deductive
This is the variable that you change.
Experimental Variable
One would use one of these two graphs when comparing categories of information
A bar graph and/or a pie graph
The SI units for volume are...
meters cubed (m^3)
The Scientific Method is typically referred to as the "Cycle of Scientific Enterprise" because...
Scientists are always making new observations that inspire new questions or results are unexpected and a new test is conducted. Instead of being a linear process, the scientific method is a complex cycle that involves many people and does not follow set steps, but is more free form in nature. Ideas generate new ideas and lead to new hypotheses, and deeper understanding.
You can have however many of these variables in an experiment as you want.
Control variables
A positive slope on a line graph indicates a(n) _________ relationship, while a negative slope indicates a(n) _________ relationship.
Direct relationship; inverse relationship
Solute mixed with a solvent creates a...
solution
A student designs an experiment and gets favorable results after one trial. The student should....
Repeat the experiment several times to verify the results.
Each time you do the same experiment its called a....
trial
One would use a ______ graph when one variable influences another variable; they would use a ______ graph to show if data are related.
Line graph; scatter plot graph
SI stands for...
International System of Units
The relationship between hypotheses and theories are that...
The Independent variable is on the _____ axis, and the Dependent variable is on the _____ axis.
The x-axis; the y-axis
The four steps to making a line graph are...
Step 1: Label x- and y-axis with units
Step 2: Make a scale/value range
Step 3: Plot your data
Step 4: Create a title
Matter is anything that has ______ and _____.
mass and takes up space (volume)
What are the 5 parts of proper Lab Report Format?
The variable that is being measured throughout the experiment is called the _________ variable.
Dependent variable
The maximum population size of a biological species that can be sustained by that specific environment, given the food, habitat, water, and other resources available.
Carrying Capacity