Random
Effect
The root word Bio mean?
Life
Give an example of a qualitative observation
True or False
A fact a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes an aspect of the world.
False a fact is a objective, verifiable observation.
What is Ms. Konishi's favorite color?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green
A. Blue
Independent variable is the ______________
Cause
The root words logs means?
study
Give an example of a quantitative observation.
That snake is 6 feet long.
True or False?
A principle a statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes an aspect of the world.
True
What is Ms. Konishi favorite food?
A. strawberries
B. TKG
C. Chocolate cake
B. TKG
How do you format a hypothesis?
“If (IV) then (DV) ”
What does unicellular and multicellular mean?
Multicellular: has many cells
Explain the difference between precision and accuracy?
P: How close your measurements are
to each other.
A: How close your measurement is to
the correct/accepted value
Explain the difference between a law and a theory?
A law is a broad concept or principle (HOW)
A principle is a an explanation of an observed phenomenon; Organizes facts and research from scientists to explain WHY
What does TKG stand for?
Tamago Kake Gohan
What is the general sequence for designing an experiment?
Ask a question
Conduct background research
Construct a hypothesis
Test your hypothesis in an experiment
Analyze data
Draw conclusions and communicate them
What is the term for this definition?
Is the maintenance of a stable level of internal conditions even though environmental conditions are constantly changing
Homeostasis
What is a hypothesis?
Hypothesis: A testable prediction based on observations (more than a guess!!) that describes a cause and effect relationship between variables
- Description of something you can
see, smell, touch, taste, hear
- NOT an opinion!! (must be
objective)
- Example: the ground is wet
What city/state did Ms. Konishi grow up?
Reston, Virginia
Form a hypothesis
IV: different temperatures of water
DV: Breathing rate of goldfish
If the temperature of water increases then the breathing rate of goldfish will increase.
Define metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions that transform energy and materials from the environment.
Identify the IV and DV
If three eggs are placed in different amount of sugar, then each will absorb a different amount of of water over the 24 hours.
IV: Amount of sugar
DV: Amount of water absorbed
Define and give an example of an inference?
- A guess about an object or outcome
based on your observations
- You can make many inferences
from a single observation
- Example: it rained, someone was
watering the plants
What high school did Ms. Konishi go to?
A. Farrington High School
B. West Lake High School
C. East High High School
D. South Lakes High School
D. South Lakes High School