Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Data and Graphing
Variables
Random
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TRUE or FALSE Is there only 1 Scientific Method?
No, there are many different Scientific Methods
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What is the definition of Hypothesis?
A possible, testable answer to a scientific question based on observation and knowledge of the topic
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Which is the best graph to show chafe over a large period of time (in years)?
A bar graph
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What do you call any factor in an experiment?
Variable
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When do you wear safety goggles?
When instructed to by Ms. V
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How do you Conduct an Experiment?
Record data and observations as you follow procedure to perform experiment
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What is the definition of Procedure?
Step-be-step instruction for an experiment
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Which graph is best used to display percents of a whole
A Pie graph
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Sponge Bob is testing his new spatula that claims it helps cook patties in twice the time. So he tests this out by cooking 5 patties with the new spatula and 5 patties with his regular spatula. What is the control group?
The regular spatula
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What is the name of the map used for sequencing and ordering?
Flow Map
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How do you design an Experiment?
Develop a procedure to test your hypothesis
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What is the definition of Data?
Information collected during the experiment
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Which axis is usually the horizontal axis?
The X axis
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Sponge Bob is testing his new spatula that claims it helps cook patties in twice the time. So he tests this out by cooking 5 patties with the new spatula and 5 patties with his regular spatula. What are the constants?
The patties
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What are the S.T.A.R. rules?
Stay Safe Take Responsibility Apply Yourself Respect People and Property
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How do you develop a Hypothesis?
Predict the answer to the question or outcome of experiment
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What is the definition of Constant
Factors in an investigation that MUST be kept the same
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Which graph is best used to show change over time?
A line graph
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One day Bob noticed something deferent about his dog, so he takes his dog Sharlet to the vet. After her check up the Vet tells bob that Sharlet has fleas. When he gets home he calls his best friend John that Sharlet has fleas and then John says wash her with Shoo Flea Don't Batha Me soap. The next day, Bob decided to test the two soaps... What is the Independent Variable?
The Shoo Flea Don't Batha Me
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What is Data?
Information collected during an experiment
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Scientists use a logical process to find what?
Answers to questions or solve problems
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What is the definition of Experiment?
A procedure designed to test hypothesis
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Which axis is usually the veridical axis?
The Y axis
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John is testing 2 different paints, one of them says it will last at least 3 years without fading, and is comparing it to the paint he usually uses that says it will last 1 year without fading. What is the Dependent Variable?
The amount of years until the paint starts to fade
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In our most recent lab, what was our hypothesis?
Adding CoCl2 to warm water would increase it's temperature
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