Vocabulary
Scientific Notaion
used to get rid of zeroes in very big or small numbers N x 10n
Independent Variable
variable that you can control, on the bottom of the graph
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Kilo Hecto Deka Basicunit Deci Centi Milli
Pie Graph
A circle graph that is broken up into different percentages out of 100, shows parts of a whole
2.47 x 10-3
.00247
Testable Questions
questions that can be answered through experimentation
can be answered (measurable)-leads to future questions
MEASURABLE
Dependent Variable
The variable that you can't change, its effected by the independent variable, on side of graph
2L= mL
2000 mL
Line Graph
Best used to show data that changes with time
NEEDS: title (specific), lines, x and y labels, units in (), and scale that fits data
2.4 x 10-3
Volume
measuring a measurement of how much space an object occupies
If you have two plants and are trying to see which one grows faster. you talk to one more frequent that the other, what is the IV?
The amount of talking
How to convert small unti
move decimal to the right
Bar Graph
Best used to compare single values of many items
NEEDS: title, bars with totals on top, x and y axis labels, units in (), scale that fits data
4.5995 x 104
Hypothesis
an educated guess or prediction,
If the (IV) is (increase/decrease), then the (DV) will (increase/decrease) because.....
If you are filling up a tub for five minutes and are measuring for the height in liters, what is the dependent variable?
The height in liters
How to convert larger unit
move decimal to left
DRYMIX
Dependent responds (to) y axis manipulates independent x axis
45000
4.5 x 104
Density
Solve=
M= 45
V= 21
D=?
how compact matter is
d= m/v
D= 2.1
If you have a plant with a big seed and one with a smaller and are measuring the height in centimeters, what is the dependent variable?
104 km= m
104,000m
What do all graphs need?
specific titles, units in (), and labels
7.25 x 104
72500