Measurement
Graphs
Observations / Inferences
Scientific Method
Questions / Hypothesis
100
What is the base unit to measure for mass/weight?
The gram (g)
100
Which type of graph do you use when the data contains time?
Line Graph
100
Observation or Inference? The classroom's walls are white
Observation
100
Which is the first step of the Scientific Method?
Questions / Problem / Purpose
100
Is this a good or bad question? Why? Why is the Earth round?
Bad - It starts with why - It is too broad.
200
What is the base unit to measure length?
The meter (m)
200
Which type of graph do you use to graph scattered data?
Scattered plot
200
Observation or Inference? The classroom temperature is 27 degrees Celsius
Observation
200
What is the last thing you do (last step) when following the Scientific Method?
Sharing
200
Is this a good or bad question? Why? Does temperature affect melting rate?
Bad - Answer is either "yes" or "no". Too simple
300
What is the base unit to measure volume?
The liter (L)
300
Which type of graph do you use to graph information that is presented in categories?
Bar Graph
300
Observation or Inference? The classroom feels cold
Inference
300
What do you do right BEFORE you draw a conclusion?
Analyze Data
300
Is this a good or bad question? Why? How does temperature affect the sugar dissolving rate?
Good - It is easy to test through a simple experiment.
400
What tool is used to measure volume?
Graduated Cylinder
400
Which type of graph do you use when you are graphing percentages or portions of a whole?
Pie/circle Graph
400
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The classroom walls are white.
Qualitative
400
What comes after research or background knowledge?
Hypothesis
400
Form a hypothesis that addresses the following question: How does the height of a mountain affect the weather temperature?
If you go higher up the mountain, then it will be colder. OR If you go lower down the mountain, then it will be warmer.
500
Which part of the "bubble" (meniscus) do you look at when reading volume?
The bottom
500
Name the three components that must be present in ALL graphs.
Title / Labels / Units
500
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The classroom's temperature is 25 degrees Celsius
Quantitative
500
Recite the 6 steps of the scientific method
Question (or problem/purpose) / research / hypothesis / experiment / conclusion / sharing
500
Form a hypothesis that addresses the following question: What is the effect of test grades in graduation success?
If you get better grades, then you will be more likely to graduate. OR If you get worse grades, then you will be more likely to not graduate.
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