Vocabulary
Science
Tools
Application
Wild Card
100
Which word means to use the five senses to gather info.? a. inference b. observation c. hypothesis d. prediction
What is b. observation
100
Evidence you obtain through observation is called?
What is data
100
What instrument is used to record and organize results of an experiment.
What is data table
100
T/F: You need to have an experiment to develop a scientific theory.
What is True
100
When an experiment has a a variable not applied to it or a variable changed one at a time, this is a ____________ experiment, and the variable is a ____________.
What is controlled; control
200
A testable prediction is also known as a ? a. inference b. observation c. hypothesis d. conclusion
What is c. hypothesis
200
In an experiment, what can change, which can influence the result? a. conclusion b. hypothesis c. observation d. variable
What is d. variable
200
What does a balance help measure in science? a. weight b. mass c. volume d.length
What is b. mass
200
Johnny thinks that adding more sugar to his Lucky Charms cereal will make the marshmallows last longer. What would be a good hypothesis for Johnny?
What is If I add more sugar to my cereal, then the marshmallows will last longer.
200
T/F: A scientific theory can change over time.
What is True- a theory is incomplete.
300
This involves making a judgement or assumption. a. observation b. inference c. variable d. conclusion
What is inference-not already proven facts, but you you can infer happened.
300
When scientists expect something to happen and its unlikely to change over time it is a scientific _________.
What is Law
300
What does a cylinder help measure in science? a. weight b. mass c. volume d. length
What is c. volume
300
Adam read that certain condiments made skunks stay away, but he didn't know which one was the best. He guessed that Heinz Tomato Ketchup was the best because his dog got sprayed once and they used tomato juice to wash the smell off. He tested the three condiments of ketchup, mustard and relish. Identify the independent variable in this experiment.
What is the condiments
300
T/F: You can reduce bias in an experiment by using measurements in your data results.
What is True-
400
Define: Independent variable, and give an example of one.
What is Independent variable: Manipulated variable that is intentionally changed. For example, in testing how temperature effects how quickly Skittle'd dye runs out, the temperature is the independent variable.
400
T/F: Quantitative measurements have no numbers, such as time, mass, length, etc . . .
What is False-qualitative has no measurements, but quantitative has numbers.
400
In a graduated cylinder you may count by two's. Therefore, the next number up the cylinder after 6.0 would be . . .
What is 6.2 mL (remember that liters as a symbol is always a capital L).
400
Adam read that certain condiments made skunks stay away, but he didn't know which one was the best. He guessed that Heinz Tomato Ketchup was the best because his dog got sprayed once and they used tomato juice to wash the smell off. He tested the three condiments of ketchup, mustard and relish. Identify the dependent variable in this experiment.
What is keeping skunks away
400
A _________________ must be tested or observed to be considered worthy.
What is hypothesis
500
What is the difference between a control group and an experimental group?
What is A control group is a standard to compare against and is not tested, but an experiment group receives testing.
500
You draw a ______________ from your data that was testing your hypothesis.
What is conclusion
500
Know how to draw your own data table
What is review data tables from class-you will be asked to draw one given a set of information.
500
Adam read that certain condiments made skunks stay away, but he didn't know which one was the best. He guessed that Heinz Tomato Ketchup was the best because his dog got sprayed once and they used tomato juice to wash the smell off. He tested the three condiments of ketchup, mustard and relish. List all the constants Adam will need to run this experiment.
What is same container to hold condiment/ same quantity of condiment/ same weather/temperature conditions (environment)/ same time of day and duration of experiment, etc . . .
500
The __________ _______method is a series of logical steps that are followed in order to solve a problem.
What is scientific method
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