Makes a prediction about the experiment
A hypothesis
What is the variable that stays the same throughout an experiment
Control variable
What type of graph best shows a comparison of several items or events
Bar graph
Why are standardized units of measurement important
Having a common reference is important for communicating data
Maria is 123 centimeters tall. Her height in meters is
1.23 m
After formulating a question, the next step of the scientific method is
to research and collect data
Most often an experiment involving the scientific method begins with an
Question
According to the graph, for which year was the smallest number of pennies found
1991
mega
Kilogram is best paired with
An important science skill is critical thinking. This means
thinking logically to solve a problem
Scientists test a hypothesis by
Which type of graph best shows data that are parts of a whole
Pie chart
What is the correct order from smallest to largest in the metric measurements
Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter, Kilometer
Which SI prefix means 1/100
Centi
A formal hypothesis is in the format of
If.... Then....
A hypothesis is made
after a problem has been identified
Where is the X axis
Horizontal
The unit of length that most nearly matches the width of your finger is
Centimeter
Could be measured using a square meter
During a scientific experiment, anything that may change in appearance or form is called a
Variable
What best describes the way that scientists make observations
Scientists use tools to help improve their senses when they make observations
Where is the Y axis
Vertical
What metric system measurement is a unit of distance
Meter
What is 12 liters to milliliters
12000 ml
12x1000