vocabulary
observations
scientific method
Variables
trivia
100
An opinonated statement made in repsonse to the testable question.
What is a hypothesis
100
This type of observation always uses some form of numeric measurement Double Jeopardy- Give an example using the classroom as your item being observed
What is quantitative observation
100
the first step in the scientific method
What is a question
100
This variable stays the same in each experiment/ test so that valid results can be obtained
What is the controlled variable?
100
Scientists can wear these to protect their eyes during an experiment. Double jeopardy- give another safety tip or rule
What is goggles
200
to group items or events together based on their similarities or differences
What is classifying
200
This type of observation is made by using your five senses Double Jeopardy-what are the five senses
What is qualitative observation
200
the fourth step in the scientific method Double Jeopardy- how is data usually recorded?
What is collect data charts and graphs
200
This variable is different in each test. It is what the scientist controls to get different results.
What is the independent variable
200
When should you eat or drink any item used in an experiment?
What is only when the teacher tells you
300
A statement that tells what will happen next or in the future
What is a prediction
300
The mixture tasted bitter and sour. What type of observation is this?
What is QL
300
the second step in the method where a guess is made
What is the hypothesis
300
This variable is the data that is collected. It is usually presented and recorded in charts and graphs
What is the dependent variable
300
where can you find the information you need to create or identify a testable question in a scenario
What is first or second sentence
400
A statement that explains what is going on at that moment or in the past. It can also tell about feelings. Double Jeopardy- what is the key word for this
What is inference because
400
The children climbed ten flights of stairs. What type of observation is this?
What is QN
400
The last step of the method that tells what you learned from the results
What is the conclusion
400
Shaggy wants to see what type of dog treats Scooby likes the best. He gets PB treats, Meat treats and Veggie treats. He sets them all out before dinner and counts the number of treats eaten out of each bowl. What is the Independent variable? Double Jeopardy- what is the dependent variable
What is diff treats number of treats eaten out of each bowl
400
The difference between a hypothesis and a conclusion
What is one is fact and one is opinion
500
A series of steps used by scientists to solve problems
What is the scientific method
500
The white and blue house has twenty three windows. What type of observation is this?
What is QN
500
The biggest part of the scientific method. It is the third part and it gives you all the info you need
What is design an experiment
500
Sam wants to see which orange juice has the most pulp. he buys three brands of oj and pours an 8 oz glass of each. He then pours the juice through a standard sifter to see how much pulp is in each one. What is the controlled variable
What is 8 oz glass or standard sifter
500
The variable that is always planned as a part of the experiment or test. It does not happen at the end
What is independent
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