Vocabulary
Data
what we collect during an investigation
If you wear night vision goggles when driving, then you will have fewer accidents
Night vision goggles
If the feeder is red, more birds will come to the feeder
The number of birds to the feeder
Where does the title go on any graph?
THE TOP
What types of clouds produce fair weather?
cirrus AND cumulus
Constants
All the variables that are kept the SAME
If you finish your review guide, then you will do better on your test
Finishing the review guide
What type of running shoes will help a runner be faster?
Speed of runner
The variable on the x-axis
What tool measures the atmospheric pressure?
barometer
Hypothesis
if ____, then ____ statement
Mrs. Neal wants to know the best way to remove chocolate stains from her husband's clothing.
Different types of stain removers
If you wear a red bathing suit, you are more likely to be attacked by a bear.
Bear attacks
The variable on the y-axis
What weather is associated with HIGH atmospheric pressure?
Happy, light winds, no clouds, dry
Independent variable
what we CHANGE in an experiment
What is the best type of insulation to keep you warm in the winter?
Types of insulation
Mr. Neal wants to know the best earplugs to wear to protect his hearing.
Level of noise entering the ear
Type of data for distinct categories
A Bar Graph
What storm forms over warm ocean water, and has really fast-moving winds?
hurricane
RESULT of our experiment
Will plants grow better by singing to them?
Mr. Knudtson wants to know if detentions are a deterrent for being late.
Being late
Type of graph for continuous data
A line graph
Which storm will produce lightning, thunder, and HEAVY rain?
thunderstorms