Vocabulary
Graphs/Charts
Experiments
Scientific Knowledge
Gumbo
100
An educated guess that uses the relationship between independent and dependent variable is called ______
Hypothesis
100
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Premium.
100
If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase. This is an example of
Hypothesis
100
What are the two types of variables ?
Independent and Dependent Variables
100
What is the difference in a Theory and a Law?
Law = rule that describes patterns observed in nature (what happens)
Theory = logical explanation of why or how something works in nature (why something happens)
200
A factor that’s intentionally varied by the experimenter is called ____________.
Independent Variable
200
Which graph is best for observing trends or changes in data over time?
Line Graph
200
What is the difference in an independent and dependent variable?
Independent- What you change in the experiment
Dependent- What is measured. Depends on the independent variable.
200
Data referred to as being used as measurements is called
Quantitative Data
200
The statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis is called __________.
Conclusion
300
the factor that may change as a result of the experiment; which is measurable called _______
Dependent Variable
300
Pie charts measure percentages or parts of a whole. What percent should all pieces of a pie chart add up to?
100%
300
True or False: Some experiments should have a control group.
False; All experiments
300
Data referred to as being descriptive is called ___.
Qualitative Data
300
How should you state the hypothesis
If and then statement
400
____________ is the group that serves as the standard of comparison.
Control Group
400
What type of graph/chart is a step-by-step visual guide to a process?
Flow Chart
400
When you have finished the experiments and tell others about it, is an example of _______
Sharing your results
400
Things in an experiment that can never be changed are called
Constant
400
Qualitative or Quantitative: The mineral is shiny and magnetic.
Qualitative
500
__________is a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.
Scientific method
500
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This is an example of what?
Diagram/Illustration
500
Why is it important that procedures are detailed and well written?
So that experiments can be replicated by other scientists.
500
The group in the experiment that serves as a standard comparison is called
Control Group
500
You decide to make paper airplanes out of 3 different types of paper to see which will fly the furthest. Name the dependent and independent variable.
Independent = different types of paper
Dependent = how far the planes go