terms
the variable that is being measured and tested using the independent variable
a step by step account of your science expiriment
the first steps of the Scientific Method
The purpose of the Research Plan is to collect information in order to better understand the______ of the experimentation.
what is the Results
This is not what you are supposed to use to write in your Science Fair journal
what is pencil
A sample that you do not apply the independent variable to which is used to comparison
which is Control
a list of all resources you read (library and internet) as you prepare your research plan
what is a Bibliography
"If I (do this) then (this) will happen" what kind of statement?
a Hypothesis
This component of Research plan includes detailed instructions for steps performing the experiment
what is the PROCEDURE
Every entry in your journal should include ____
what is the Date
a statement that clearly identifies what you think will happen based upon your research
what is a Hypothesis
the one thing that is changed in the experiment while everything else remains constant
what is an Independent Variable
What is the major guideline for conducting an expiriment?
to conduct a fair test, you have to make sure that only one factor is changed at a time while all other conditions are the same
What kind of loose papers should be attached to your journal? (at least 2)
Photocopies, Receipts, Pictures, print outs
An outline of your experiment, in which pieces are added each week, that serves as a template for the final paper
what is a Research Plan
library and internet research that will help investigate your topic, design your experiment, make a prediction and avoid making mistakes
what is Background Research
True
The first paragraph in your Research Plan will be titled _________
what is Research Problem
what is First
Any calculations that are necessary to analyze and understand your experiment
what is Data Analysis
the final draft, in paragraph form, which also includes all parts of the research plan
what is Research Paper
How do Scientists Communicate Results and their findings?
through scientific papers and on display boards
The last paragraph in Research Plan will first be titled __________
what is Conclusions
The lab journal is a vital component of study and inquiry and should be used in which phases of the Science Fair project?
in ALL phases