Vocabulary
Hypothesis
Variables
Qualitative or Quantitative
Random Science Trivia
100
The ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
What is scientific inquiry?
100
A hypothesis is begins with these two things.
What are observations and what you already know to be true.
100
The factor being measured or observed in an experiment; graphed on the y-axis.
What is the responding variable?
100
There is 250 ml of clear liquid in the beaker.
What is quantitative?
100
The ultimate energy source for nearly all life on Earth.
What is the sun?
200
A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question; it must be testable. Contains a prediction and an explanation.
What is a hypothesis?
200
Come up with a hypothesis from the following testable question. How does studying with classical music affect test scores?
If students study for a test with classical music, then they will increase their scores because classical music helps students concentrate.
200
The factor that remains constant or the same in an experiment for a fair test.
What are the controlled variables?
200
The ball bounced higher than the table.
What is qualitative?
200
One of the four basic forces of the universe and directly involved with maintaining the planets in their orbits?
What is gravity?
300
Using your 5 senses to gather information, must be factual information.
What are observations?
300
Come up with a hypothesis from the following testable question How does temperature affect student concentration and focus in school?
If the temperature increases to above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, then students' concentration and focus will decrease because the classroom environment is uncomfortable.
300
The one factor that is being changed by the scientist in the experiment.
What is the manipulated variable?
300
The bacteria in the petri dish has many fuzzy spots and a strong odor.
What is qualitative?
300
The famous scientists who developed the three laws of motion. There is a popular story about him that states he was inspired by watching an apple fall from a tree.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
400
An observation that measures or counts what is observed; it contains a number.
What is a quantitative observation?
400
The format we use for writing a hypothesis.
What is "If... (manipulated variable or what we are changing), then... (responding variable or our prediction) because... (why do you think that/ explain)
400
A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly. Identify the MV and RV
MV= mass of the paper airplane RV=distance the plane flies
400
Observation or inference? Ms. Kristin is happy because she is always smiling :)
What is an inference?
400
The number of bones in the human body.
What is 206 bones?
500
A possible conclusion or explanation based on observations.
What is an inference?
500
Your hypothesis for the helicopter, Come Fly with Us, lab.
What was (Example) "If the wing length of the helicopter is decreased, then the helicopter's time of descent will decrease because the paper helicopter is smaller so there is less air resistance.
500
Two groups of students the same age were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without calculators. Identify the MV, RV, and CV
MV= calculator and no calculator RV= speed of completing the math problems CV= the same math problems and age
500
The type of observation that is more accurate and scientific.
What are quantitative observations?
500
If you were to take a lump of coal and squeeze for a long time at very high temperatures, you would end up with…
What is a diamond?
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