What is Science?
True or False: Science can investigate supernatural phenomena?
False
Scientists do this to provide background knowledge and make better predictions.
Research
A scientist wants to know if pink paper increases test scores. What would be the problem if only Honors and AP classes were tested?
Bias
This is the base unit for measuring volume.
Liter
What should you put at the top of a graph to show what the graph is about?
Title
Science is the study of what?
The Natural World
Control Group
A scientist wants to know if pink paper increases test scores. What would the independent variable be?
Paper Color
How many millimeters are in one centimeter?
10
This type of graph shows how data changes over time.
Line Graph
What are we avoiding if we ensure our samples are randomly selected?
Bias
This is a statement that communicates the results of an experiment with others.
Conclusion
A scientist hypothesized that pink paper would increase test scores. If the average score for white paper was 70 and the average score for pink paper was 85, what did the results do to the hypothesis?
Supports
This prefix means .01 of the base unit.
Centi-
Key
This is the process where scientists read and critique other scientists' research.
Peer Review
This is a testable statement that provides a possible answer.
Hypothesis
A scientist hypothesized that pink paper would increase test scores. If the average score for white paper was 70 and the average score for pink paper was 85, what would be the conclusion of the experiment?
Students who take tests on pink paper have higher test scores.
How many meters are in 5 kilometers?
5,000
This is the variable shown on the x-axis.
Independent Variable
What must scientists be to ensure their research is fair?
Objective
The variable in an experiment that is being measured.
Dependent Variable
A scientist thinks that pink paper will increase test scores. What would a good hypothesis be?
If tests are printed on pink paper, then test scores will increase.
How many grams are in 5.4 hectograms?
540
This is the variable shown on the y-axis.
Dependent Variable