Vocabulary
Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary 3
Scientific Method
Conducting an Experiment
100
Represents things that happen too slowly, too quickly, or are too big or too small to observe directly
What is a model
100
Bits of information gathered with the senses; must be done before inferences are made
What is observation
100
Conclusions drawn from an observation
What is inferences
100
The next step after forming a hypothesis
What is testing your hypothesis
100
Graduated cylinders, test tubes, chemicals, lates gloves, and safety goggles
What is materials used in the lab
200
Data based on measurement, numbers
What is quantitative data
200
Research that answers scientific questions through observation
What is descriptive research
200
Used to answer scientific questions by testing a hypothesis through the use of carefully controlled steps
What is Experimental Research Design
200
The first step in the Scientific Method
What is recognizing the problem
200
This makes sure your results are valid because experiments done the same way not always have the same results
What is conducting several trials
300
Computers, X-rays, Robots, and Microscopes
What is different forms of technology
300
Variables that stay the same during an experiment
What is constants
300
The variable that is changed during an experiment
What is the independent variable
300
The step in which you determine if your data supports your hypothesis
What is analyzing you data
300
What you should do if your results do not match your prediction for the experiment
What is rethink your hypothesis
400
A way or process used to investigate what is happening around you
What is Science
400
A sample that is treated like the other experimental groups except that the independent variable is not applied to it
What is the control
400
Data based on description. Give an example
What is qualitative data. The pizza is hot and fresh.
400
The step in which you make a prediction of what will happen
What is forming a hypothesis
400
The factor being measured during an experiment
What is the dependent variable
500
The variable that is changed during the experiment
What is the independent variable
500
A way to record results and observations accurately
What is a data table
500
A prediction or a statement that can be tested
What is a hypothesis
500
The final step in the Scientific Method
What is drawing conclusions
500
Must be done after the experiment is finished and the results have been recorded and analyzed
What is drawing conclusions
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