Scientific Method
Scientific Method pt. 2
Graphing
Scientific Measurement
Metric Conversions
100
Makes a prediction about the experiment
A hypothesis
100
What is the variable that stays the same throughout an experiment
Control variable
100
What type of graph best shows a comparison of several items or events
Bar graph
100
Why are standardized units of measurement important
Having a common reference is important for communicating data
100
Maria is 123 centimeters tall. Her height in meters is
1.23 m
200
After formulating a question, the next step of the scientific method is
to research and collect data
200
Most often an experiment involving the scientific method begins with an
Question
200
According to the graph, for which year was the smallest number of pennies found
1991
200
Which SI prefix means one million
mega
200
Kilogram is best paired with
Mass
300
An important science skill is critical thinking. This means
thinking logically to solve a problem
300
Scientists test a hypothesis by
Doing experiments
300
Which type of graph best shows data that are parts of a whole
Pie chart
300
What is the correct order from smallest to largest in the metric measurements
Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter, Kilometer
300
Which SI prefix means 1/100
Centi
400
A formal hypothesis is in the format of
If.... Then....
400
A hypothesis is made
after a problem has been identified
400
Where is the X axis
Horizontal
400
The unit of length that most nearly matches the width of your finger is
Centimeter
400
Could be measured using a square meter
Area
500
During a scientific experiment, anything that may change in appearance or form is called a
Variable
500
What best describes the way that scientists make observations
Scientists use tools to help improve their senses when they make observations
500
Where is the Y axis
Vertical
500
What metric system measurement is a unit of distance
Meter
500
What is 12 liters to milliliters
12000 ml
12x1000