Observations & Inferences
Scientific Method
Graphing
Definitions
Miscellaneous
100
Sandra added four drops of vinegar to the baking soda
What is quantitative observation
100
Patrick placed 10 mealworms in the dark and 10 mealworms in the light to compare how quickly they changed from larva to the pupa stage
What is Test the hypothesis
100
Two things that need to be included in the title of the graph
What is the independent variable and dependent variable
100
The variable that "I" change in an experiment.
What is the independent variable
100
Joey developed a bar graph that showed the stickiness factor of different brands of masking tape
What is Analyze data
200
The leaves on the maple tree were brown and fragile at the end of October
What is qualitative observation
200
Cindi read about mealworms in a science magazine
What is Gather Information
200
This variable is graphed on the Y-axis
What is the dependent variable
200
The factors in an experiment that are kept the same throughout an experiment
What is constants
200
This is the way your hypothesis should be worded
What is an If.....then statement
300
The apple has brown spots
What is observation
300
In order, list the seven steps of the scientific method
What is 1. Ask a question 2. Gather Information 3. Form a hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis 5. Analyze data 6. State the conclusion 7. Share results
300
This variable is graphed on the X-axis
What is the independent variable
300
The standard of comparison or the group that does not get the treatment
What is the control
300
Name two things you must do when making a graph that is NOT part of the PLUNK IT method
What is use a ruler, use color, be neat
400
The apple is rotting because it is old
What is inference
400
In a controlled experiment, this many variable are changed
What is One
400
True or False? When graphing you must always begin with 0
What is True
400
The factor that changes in an experiment. The "data" that is collected
What is the dependent variable
400
Marie is not at school today because she is sick
What is inference
500
There are twelve marshmallows left in the bag
What is quantitative observation
500
Bill wondered if the rockets were warmed up, would they fly up higher
What is Ask a question
500
This is what PLUNK IT stands for
What is Plot Label Units No floating number Key Intervals are even Title
500
A series of steps followed to solve problems
What is the scientific method
500
One thing you must do before beginning an experiment
What is read the directions/procedure before beginning!
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