Variables
Law, Theory, or Hypothesis
Misc.
Units of Measurement
Systems and Observations
100

this is the variable that is changing; the cause

IV

100

Apples fall downward due to the force of gravity


Hypothesis- is an educated, testable idea or explanation

Law- describes the naturally occurring phenomenon (what)

Theory- explains why natural phenomenon occur (how/why)


Theory (explains)

100

This is a principle that is in effect everywhere at all times.

Universal Law

100

Grams measure...

mass

100

a campfire is an example of what kind of system?

Open

200

This is the variable that is the result of the change

DV

200

If it is hot outside, then the tire pressure inside the bicycle's tire will be greater


Hypothesis- is an educated, testable idea or explanation

Law- describes the naturally occurring phenomenon (what)

Theory- explains why natural phenomenon occur (how/why)


Hypothesis

200

What is the measurement on the graduated cylinder? (see image 1)

4.3ml

200

Meters measure...

distance

200

a sealed thermos is an example of what type of system?

closed

300

Things that must remain constant so you know what factors lead to the change are known as what?

controlled variables

300

“Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.”


Hypothesis- is an educated, testable idea or explanation

Law- describes the naturally occurring phenomenon (what)

Theory- explains why natural phenomenon occur (how/why)

Law (descriibes)

300

What is the scientific model illustrating? (see image 2)

various illustrations of atoms

300

Seconds measure...

time

300

14 apples; 3 bears; 22 inches are all examples of what type of observation?

quantitative

400

One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day.

What is the IV?

The kind of water the grape is sitting in

400

When an object on earth is dropped, it falls downward


Hypothesis- is an educated, testable idea or explanation

Law- describes the naturally occurring phenomenon (what)

Theory- explains why natural phenomenon occur (how/why)

Law (describes)

400

What is the purpose of science?

to broaden our knowledge base about the natural world

400

Milliliters measure...

volume

400

red cardinals; rough bark; healthy children are all examples of what kind of observations?

qualitative

500

One grape is placed in tap water and another grape is placed in salt water. The change in their mass is measured after a day.


What is the DV?

The mass of the grape

500

If the density of oil is greater than water, oil will float on top of water.


Hypothesis- is an educated, testable idea or explanation

Law- describes the naturally occurring phenomenon (what)

Theory- explains why natural phenomenon occur (how/why)

Hypothesis

500

What is the length of the red rectangle? (see image 3)

2.3cm

500

Pounds per square inch (PSI) measures...

pressure

500

the human body is what type of system?

open