Vocab
An educated guess, idea, or explanation that you then test through study and experimentation is known as...
Hypothesis
Grouping together items that are alike or that share characteristics.
Classifying
using evidence and applying logic to draw conclusions.
Objective
The value that shows up the most in a data set is known as the?
Mode
What is an example of a scientific model?
Diagrams, pictures, globes, 3D models
Variable(s) that the experimenter will change or manipulate are known as...
DAILY DOUBLE: If you can also tell me what changes based on this variable..
Independent Variable
DD: Dependent Variable (IV: type of liquid the plant gets, DV: how tall the plant grows)
Using one or more of the senses to gather information or data.
Observing
basing conclusions on personal feelings, bias, or opinions.
Subjective
We calculate the range by...
Subtracting the LOWEST value from the HIGHEST value in the data set.
What are the 3 common types of graphs used in investigations to organize data?
Your investigation can be performed by others, and they will get the same or similar results.
Replication
Creating representations of complex objects or processes
Making Models
There are 2 types of objective reasoning. What are they?
Deductive and Inductive
Find the mean in the data set below
8, 10, 5, 7, 8, 4
DAILY DOUBLE: If you can walk us through how to calculate the median, mode, and range of the data set above.
Mean= 7
DD: Median= 7.5
Mode= 8
Range= 6
the data and observations that have been collected through scientific process. (information gathered through observation)
Empirical Evidence
Repeating trials of an investigation.
Repetition
Making a statement or claim about what will happen based on past experience or evidence.
Predicting
Starting with a general idea and applying it to a certain situation is what?
DAILY DOUBLE: If you can tell me the inverse reasoning and an example...
Deductive Reasoning
DD: Inductive Reasoning (ex. Navy knows how to sit, therefore all golden retrievers know how to sit.)
You expected 185 people to attend an event, but 215 actually showed up. What is the percent error?
-13.95
(Your estimated or measured value was lower than the actual or known value)
What are 2 forms of investigations other than formal experiments?
Observing
Recording
Making models
A measurement of how tightly matter is packed together.
Density
Studying or researching a subject to discover facts or reveal new information.
Investigating
If you meet five black dogs that bark at trees, you might conclude that all black dogs bark at trees.. This is an example of what?
Inductive Reasoning.
The equation for percent error is what?
(estimated-actual)/actual X 100
Scientific Theory explains the __________, while Scientific Law shows the ____________.
Fill in the blanks...
WHY, PATTERN