Process This!
This is the process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions
What is Scientific Method
The factor that is manipulated by the experiment or; the thing that changes.
What is Independent variable?
Information that describes the qualities/characteristics of observations & data is what type of data?
What is qualitative
"Most of my textbooks have over 240 pages"
This is an example of this type of data.
What is quantitative?
This is the first step of the scientific method
What is make an observation?
What is False?
You are subjective.
This is the SI unit for mass of an object
What is grams or Kilograms?
This is when you use your five senses to gather information.
What is make an observation?
This is the definition of a Hypothesis.
What is a well framed answer for a proposed question?
This is also known as the responding variable; it is what is affected by another variable in the experiment.
What is a dependent variable?
Identify the independent variable: If I change the amount of water in the tank, then the fish will live longer.
What is the amount of water
What is a law?
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis , or demonstrate a known fact is a/an?
What is an experiment
A scientist reviewed his experiment and found out his data was not accurate but was precise. Leading him to believe there was this type of error in his experiment
What is a systematic error?
These are things in an experiment that are kept the same in both the experimental group and the control group.
What are control variables or constants?
Daily Double: A good conclusion must include this
What is data to support or reject the original hypothesis?
Describe this statement in terms of accuracy and precision.
I take 10 free throws. 2 of them 'go in,' and the other 8 hit the same spot on the rim, but bounce off.
(200 bonus points if you tell me the type of error)
What is low accuracy but high precision?
Bonus: systematic error
This statement is an/a_________
What is a belief?
The group being tested and compared to the control is called this (it has the independent variable)
What is the Experimental Group?
This is the SI unit for measuring volume of a liquid or gas
What is a liter?
What is the dependent variable in the question?
If I raise the temperature, then mold will grow faster.
The amount of time it takes to grow mold.
This is another word for an Educated Guess. It is information that is previously known and does not require research at this time.
What is an inference?
I am conducting an experiment outside, to see if the mass of a paper airplane affects the distance it will fly. After gathering my data, I notice a lack of precision in my measurements, leading me to believe this type of error occurred...... Maybe it was the wind.
What is a randomized error?
What part of the scientific method summarizes the purpose of the experiment, the hypothesis, the evidence to accept or reject the hypothesis, and applies the information to the real-world.
What is conclusion
Daily Double: Two words that describe a hypothesis.
What is testable and falsifiable?