Vocab Scientific Method
A rule that describes a pattern
Scientific Law
An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
Scientific Theory
Used to measure length and distance
Rulers/Meter Sticks
Helps view objects faraway more closely
Binoculars
Contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changed
Control group
Practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use
Technology
A logical conclusion based on available information or evidence
Inference
Measures temperature
Thermometer
These are used to collect, organize, and store information about a research topic or about scientific investigation
Computers/Internet
The effects of changing the independent variable are observed and recorded for this
Experimental group
Something that is possible or likely
Potential
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
Prediction
Instrument that measures magnetic north
Compass
Notebook used to take notes for a scientific investigation
Scientific Journal
The factor that a scientist observes or measures during an experiment
Dependent variable
The act of watching something and taking note of what occurs
Observation
The investigation and explanation of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
Science
Used to measure mass
Triple-beam balance
Beakers used to hold/pour liquids
glassware
Any factor that can have more than one value
Variable
A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation
Hypothesis
Piece of hard, unglazed porcelain that helps id minerals
Streak Plate
Device attached to a roof that rotates and shows direction of wind
Wind Vane
Also called a wind-speed gauge, used to measure speed and force of wind
The factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent varialbe
Independent Variable