Variables
Scientific Method
Graphing
Triple Beam Balance
Observations
100
what is a variable.
Facts or figures, that can change in an experiment.
100
An educated guess
hypothesis
100
The axis for the independent variable
x-axis
100
The number of beams on the triple beam balance.
3
100
The sense we do not use to make observations.
taste
200
The variable that is changed by the scientist.
independent variable
200
The reason for doing an experiment.
problem/purpose
200
The axis for the dependent variable.
y-axis
200
The first thing you should do when you recieve your triple beam balance.
set your scale to zero.
200
An observation made by using a measuring device and includes a number and a unit.
quantitative observation
300
The variable that is measured.
dependent variable
300
The answer to the original question
conclusion
300
What does a graph illustrate?
data
300
The unit of measurement used on the triple beam balance.
a gram. (g)
300
An observation made by using the senses
qualitative observation
400
The name given to every aspect of the experiment that does not change
controlled variable
400
The section of your lab report that will include any tables, graphs, charts and/or sketches.
Anaylsis of data
400
The 2 types of graphs that we have created so far...
Bar graph and Line graph
400
The only weight you moved during the gummy bear lab.
the 1's weight (front weight, small weight)
400
The measurement of the middle weight on the triple beam balance.
What is 100 grams.
500
What are the other names for the Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables?
Manipulated Variable, Responding Variable, and Constants.
500
A list of steps that will be taken to complete the experiment.
procedure
500
The 3 Golden Rules of Graphing.
What are 1. A title 2. A label on the x and y axises and 3. Proper spacing (use the whole graph).
500
The highest possible amount measured on our triple beam balance.
610 grams
500
One of the best ways to express your observations on a lap report
A graph
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