Scientific Method
Measurement
Definitions
Definitions 2
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Step 1
Question
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To measure time you would use a:
clock/timer/stop watch
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Quantitative Observation
Observations based on measurements with UNITS
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Theory:
explanation that is generally thought to be correct
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The last step in the scientific method:
Conclusion
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Step 3
Materials
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To measure volume you would use a:
Graduated Cylinder
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Qualitative Observations
observations based on your senses
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Dependent Variable:
the variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
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You would use a microscope to measure
very small things
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Step 4
Procedure
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What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
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Opinion:
non-testable "belief"
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Law
A phenomenon of nature that has been proven to happen in certain circumstances
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You would use a telescope to measure:
very far away things
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Step 5
Analysis
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You would use a ruler to measure:
Distance
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Controlled Variable
part of the experiment that is unchanged for the purpose of comparison.
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parts of an experiment that are kept the same throughout the experiment
Constants
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What is: an item or component coming out of a system (result)
Output
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Step 2
Hypothesis
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A triple beam balance measures:
Mass
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Input:
item or component going into a system
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a reaction or response from a certain part of a system
Feedback
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You would measure wind with:
A Barometer
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