Scientific Method
These two steps in the scientific method must be VERY SPECIFIC
materials and procedure
The basic unit of measurement for length
meter
The manipulating variable is also known as the _____ variable
independent
What is the formula for density?
Density = mass divided by volume
In the bubble gum lab, name the independent and dependent variables?
Independent - types of gum
Dependent- amount of sugar
Another word for the mathematical answer in the scientific method is the
result
the basic unit of measurement for volume
liter
The is the variable that is MEASURABLE
dependent
What is the formula for volume?
Volume = length width X height
What is the density of the stone that has a mass of 4g and a volume of 2mL?
2 g/mL
The first step in the scientific method is the
question
the basic unit of measurement for mass
gram
This is the variable that is always graphed
dependent
What is the density of a cube with a mass of 10g and a volume of 2mL?
Name the scientific method in order
Question Results
Hypothesis Conclusion
Materials
Procedure
What step of the scientific method states "In _________, my hypothesis was supported or not supported."
conclusion
the basic unit of measurement for time
second
In the case of "Which brand of paper towels hold the most liquid?" ; what is the independent variable?
the brand of paper towels
What is the unit of measurement for a REGULAR shaped object - VOLUME?
cubic centimeters
What is the volume of a candy bar that has a length of 2cm and height of 1cm and a width of 3cm?
6 cubic centimeters
True or False
Every science project must have a data table and a graph
True
the basic unit of measurement for temperature
Celsius
In the case of "Does the amount of sleep a teenager gets affect test scores?" ; Which is the dependent variable?
test scores
How would you determine volume of a irregular shaped object?
THINK: graduated cylinder
Volume by displacement
Name two labs where the focus was on the scientific method and independent/dependent variables
Just Drop It
By Golly By Gum
Candy Density Lab