Scientific Method 1
result of using one or more senses to gather information
observation
pronounce Ms. Subrin's name correctly
sue-br-in
the factor you observe or measure during an experiment
dependent variable
Earth’s entire solid body.
geosphere
shaped like a ball, with all points on the surface at an equal distance from the center.
sphere
The largest planet in the solar system is...
Jupiter
Mass ➗ Volume
density equation
science
set of steps you follow to test a hypothesis
experiment
description of how similar or close measurements are to each other
precision
How many cats does Ms. Subrin have?
4
the force that every object exerts on all other objects because of their masses.
gravity
The solar system has ___ planets...
8
Density x Volume
Mass
What is Ms. Subrin's daughter's name?
Margaux
Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
hypothesis
factors in an experiment that do not change
constant
Inner planets similar to Earth that have rocky surfaces and cores made of Iron
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
terrestrial planets
This planet is called ‘the red planet’ because of the rust in the rocks and soil...
Mars
Mass ➗ Density
Volume
Statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
prediction
An explanation of observations of events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
scientific theory
A description of how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value
accuracy
Regular repeating path that one object in space takes around another one
orbit
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Gas/Frozen Planets
3rd planet from the sun
Earth
A block of wood has a mass of 15g and a volume of 3 cm3. What is density?
density = 5g/cm3
Logical explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
inference
describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true.
scientific law
the variable that is changed or manipulated. It is the factor you want to test
independent variable
a huge collection if gas, dust, billions of stars, and their solar systems held together by gravity.
galaxy
Hottest Planet
Venus
A plant has a density of 3g/cm3 and volume of 10 cm3. What is the mass?
mass = 30 g
how scientists go about finding answers to questions about the natural world
scientific inquiry
uses numbers to describe what is observed
use of words to describe what is observed in an experiment
qualitative data
best known for its system of planetary rings
Saturn
Named for the Roman god of sea
Neptune
first and smallest planet of our solar system
Mercury
A computer has a mass of 10 g and density of 2 g/cm3. what is the volume?
volume = 5 cm3