IV/DV/Graphing
Science Traits
VOCAB
Labs/Measurements
Scientific Method
100
What does DRY MIX stand for?
DV; Responding Variable; Y-axis Manipulating variable; IV; X-axis
100
What is the definition of science?
Systematic study of natural events and conditions
100
Define Observation
process of obtaining information by using senses
100
What is a meniscus curve?
Where you measure a liquid in a graduated cylinder
100
Define experiment
organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions
200
What variable is the one being changed?
Independent variable
200
Name a type of science
Life, earth, physical science
200
What is a model and name 2 types
representation of an object or system; physical and mathematical
200
What lab equipment do you use to measure mass?
triple beam balance
200
Fill in the blanks... Different situations require _____ _____
Different methods
300
What does a good graph need?
A title x and y axis with labels evenly spaced increments data
300
What is pseudoscience?
belief or practice that is based on incorrectly appled scientific method; ideas based on faulty logic and claims cannot be tested
300
Define Theory
system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation.
300
What measurement system is used by all scientists around the world?
metric system
300
The most reliable scientific information is published in..?
scientific journals
400
Why do we make graphs?
to make it easier to see patterns/trends
400
Describe empirical evidence
it must be measurable; includes all the data that people gather and test to support and evaluate scientific explanations.
400
Give me an example of a prediction
I think there will be a rainbow after it stops raining
400
What unit of measurement do scientists use to measure temperature?
Celsius
400
What are the characterisitics of good scientific investigations?
variables are controlled as much as possible repeated several times if investigation is valid, the same results will be found over and over.
500
Name the 4 types of graphs
Circle graph (pie chart); line graph; bar graph; pictograph
500
Name 6 different traits for a science experiment/ a scientist
careful observation; curiosity; creativity; logic; skepticism; objectivity
500
Give an example of an Inference
it's getting cloudy outside so it must be starting to rain soon.
500
We repeat experiments numerous times because...?
to make sure results are reliable and accurate
500
What are the 7 steps of the scientific method?
1. defining a problem 2. forming hypothesis and making predictions 3. planning an investigation 4. identifying variables 5. collect data and organize data 6. interpreting data and analyzing information 7. drawing or defending conclusions
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