Observations & Inferences
Scientific Method
Graphing
Definitions
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
True or False? You must ALWAYS label both axes?
What is true
100
The variable that "I" change in an experiment.
What is the independent variable
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 Research/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 are the constants
300
The apple has brown spots
What is observation
300
In order, list the six steps of the scientific method
What is 1. Ask a question 2. Research/Gather Information 3. Form a hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis 5. Analyze data/results 6. State the conclusion
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
400
The apple is rotting because it is old
What is inference
400
In a controlled experiment, this many variables 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
500
There are twelve marshmallows left in the bag
What is quantitative observation
500
Bill wondered if the rockets would fly higher up if they were warmed up
What is Ask a question
500
When labeling an axis in measurement, what two things must you include?
What is what you measured AND the unit of measurement?
500
A series of steps followed to solve problems
What is the scientific method
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