Vocabulary
experiment
an organized and detailed procedure for testing the hypothesis
hypothesis
an educated guess, or testable prediction
Meters
the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
X-axis
the axis across the bottom of the graph
Eyepiece
the lens at the top of the microscope that you look through
observation
a statement after someone has seen, heard, or noticed something. Usually using one or more of the five senses.
constant
is a factor that doesn’t vary in an investigation
Liters
the base unit of measurement for a liquid in the International System of Units.
Y-axis
the axis that runs up and down on the side of the graph and records measurements
Slide Holder
Holds the specimen slide in place.
Metric System
Units of measure used worldwide. (gram, liter, meter)
independent variable
a factor that the experimenter adjusts, which is found on the x-axis when graphing the data
Mass
the base unit of weight in the International System of Units.
Ordered Pairs
numbers that are plotted on a graph representing x and y values (x,y)
Stage
The flat platform where you place your specimen slide
Data Table
a display of information in a set of rows and columns
dependent variable
located on the y-axis, is a factor with a value that depends on the independent variable and is measurable
Volume
The amount of space an object takes up
Graph
a series of information displayed pictorially
Coarse Focus
Brings the specimen into focus.
Scientific Method
an organized set of investigative procedures
scientific law
a rule of nature to describe a pattern in nature
What are the tools used to measure in the metric system?
Graduated cylinder, a triple beam balance, and meter stick
Plotting
the act of placing the data on a graph
Diaphragm
Rotating disc that changes the amount of light coming through the lens.