Measurement
SI unit for time
What is second?
This variable(s) must always stay the same
What is the controlled variable(s)?
The act of gathering info with your senses and recording it
What is an observation?
Having a personal opinion against or for something
What is bias?
This is the very first thing you should put on the protect your eyes during a lab
What are goggles?
SI unit for temperature
What is celcius or Kelvin?
This variable is the one being observed. It is the data for the experiment.
What is the dependent variable?
A logical conclusion based on available info or evidence
What is an inference?
A random representation of the whole to avoid bias
What is sampling?
In an experiment testing how the sunlight affects plant growth, the independent variable is...
What is the amount of sunlight?
SI unit for mass
What is gram?
This variable is the thing that is being tested. There must only be ONE variable tested at a time.
What is the independent variable?
A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events.
What is a prediction?
Unaware of which item they are testing to avoid bias
What is a blind study?
If you accidentally spill a chemical or break glass the first thing you should do is...
What is tell Mrs. Brockman right away?
This tool measures...
What is mass?
The independent variable in the following experiment is:
What is the number of jolly ranchers?
A scientific statement that explains observations or events based on observed evidence/reasoning.
An unbiased investigation that should yield the same result when repeated
What is repetition?
In an experiment testing how the amount of sunlight affects plant growth, the control variables are... name 3
What are: type of soil, amount of water, type/size of pot, type of plant, location of plants, length of experiment?
The mass of this is:
What is 272.1 grams?
The dependent variable for the following experiment is:
What is are student scores/accuracy?
A scientific statement that describes a pattern or event that is always true in nature.
What is a scientific law?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is Mrs. Brockman's children's names? SPELLING COUNTS!
Emry and Eyla
You should never do this in a lab, even if you're really hungry
What is eat or drink?