An opinion that not everyone will agree on is _________
What is unscientific
100
Cabbage is the best vegetable. (scientific or unscientific)
What is an unscientific observation.
200
This science tool should never be placed next to a magnet.
What is a compass.
200
Factors that can affect the results in an experiment.
What is a variable.
200
Observations made with instruments.
What is quatitative observations.
200
"The candy tastes good" is an acceptable qualitative observation. True or False
What is False
200
Jack plans an experiment to test the quality of bats. He wants to know which type (aluminum, composite, or wooden) send the ball the greatest distance. What will be the manipulated variable in his experiment?
What is the bat.
300
This breaks light into the colors of the spectrum.
What is a prism?
300
Forming expectations about what will happen in the FUTURE. This is not a guess!
What is a prediction.
300
The classroom has three doors and four windows.
What is a quatitative observation.
300
Information gained by identifying and describing.
What is an observation.
300
Matthew walks in to the classroom. There are streamers and balloons everywhere. The teacher has put snacks on the back table. Music is playing and games are set up. "We are having a party!" he screams. Matthew has made a __________________.
What is a prediction.
400
This tool is used to determine direction.
What is a compass.
400
The one factor that is changed in an experiment.
What is the manipulated variable.
400
Name 2 tools that can be used to make a quantitative observation.
What are a ruler, a thermometer, a balance/scale, counting, beakers, graduated cylindars, etc.
400
An observation that anyone can make and the results will be the same.
What is a scientific observation
400
The result of the changing of the manipulated variable.
What is a responding variable.
500
This reflects light toward a given direction.
What is a mirror
500
drawing conclusions from the past
What is an inference.
500
Madison has 24 more AR points that Suzie. What type of observation is this?
What is Quantitative.
500
Cory did not study for his math test on Monday...he failed.
Cory did not study his reading test on Wednesday...he failed.
Cory did not study for his social studies test today...he know he is going to fail.
Cory has made an _________________.