Variables
Anything that changes in an experiment.
What is a VARIABLE?
This belongs on the top of every graph you make.
What is a TITLE?
This step answers the original question and accepts or rejects your hypothesis.
What is a conclusion?
This is the basic unit for length in the metric system.
What is the meter?
The tool used to measure the length of an object.
What is a metric ruler or meterstick?
The variable that you change/manipulate in order to test it.
What is the independent variable?
Labeled on the X-axis.
What is the independent variable?
An educated guess or prediction for what might happen in an experiment.
What is a HYPOTHESIS?
This is the basic unit for volume.
What is the liter?
The tool best used to measure the volume of a liquid.
What is A GRADUATED CYLINDER?
The variable that you observe or measure during an experiment.
What is the dependent (measured) variable?
True or False: The title of your graph should be really long.
What is False?
The step of the scientific method where you make graphs, look for patterns, and think about what happened.
What is the DATA ANALYSIS?
This formula can be used to measure the volume of a regular shaped, 3D object with straight sides, like a rectangular box or cube
What is Length x Width x Height or volume?
A tool best used to measure the mass of an object.
What is a TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE?
Something that stays the same to keep an experiment consistent and reliable.
What is a CONSTANT?
Type of graph used when comparing information.
What is a bar graph?
What we collect while conducting the experiment.
What is DATA?
Best metric unit to measure the length of your eyelash.
What is millimeter?
Best for holding a liquid, not necessarily a specific amount.
What is a beaker?
Standard of comparison; normal
What is the control?
Type of graph best used when charting data over time.
What is a line graph?
Major part of the planning process; need to have a step-by-step ____.
What is a procedure?
Best metric unit to measure your mass.
What is kilograms?
Part of the triple beam balance that are moved to assist in determining the mass.
What are the riders?