Graphing
Three types of graphs that could show up on quiz
Bar graph, Line Graph, and Circle Graph
Factors that stay the same throughout an experiment
What is "a constant"
The first step of the scientific method
What is "Question/Problem"
Fill in the blank:
The _________ depends on the __________.
What is "Dependent Variable" depends on the "independent variable"
Variable on the X-axis
What is independent variable
Graph used to show parts of a whole
What is a "Circle Graph"
Number of Steps in the Scientific Method
What is "six"
The Variable placed on the Y-axis
What is "Dependent variable"
Graph used to show a change over time
Line graph
Is the variable that is changed on purpose.
What is "the Independent Variable"
Step of the scientific method that may contain an "If, Then" Statement
What is "Hypothesis"
Give two constants for the following experiment:
If it rains, then the grass will grow taller.
Answers may vary (teacher will decide)
When to use a Bar Graph
When you want to show relationship between groups
Is the Variable that may change and is measured during the experiment
What is "Dependent Variable"
Will use tables and graphs on the step of the scientific method
What is "Collect & Analyze results"
The purpose of the control group
What is "serves as the standard of comparison"
Graph used when you do not have a lot of data
Circle Graph
Variable on the right side of a chart
What is "Dependent Variable"
List each step of the scientific method in the correct order
What is
1.Problem/Question
2.Form a Hypothesis
3.Conduct an Experiment
4.Collect and Analyze Results
5.Draw a Conclusion
6. Communicate the Results
Find IV, DV, control group, & 1 constant for the following experiment:
If it rains, then the grass will grow taller.
IV: the rain
DV: grass growth (height)
Control Group: Grass receiving no rain
Constant: Answer may vary