Straight Vocabulary
The act of using your 5 senses to take note of something
Observation
A statement that describes the main topic of the experiment
Problem
Problem Statement
Carelessness, poor technique, not following directions
Human Error
Involves examining the data and identifying relationships or patterns
Analysis
Process to investigate questions about the physical world
Scientific Method
Scientific Inquiry
International System of measurements
International System of Units
SI Units
Identifies all of the of what is needed for the experiment, written in a table or list format
Materials List
What is the error?
spilling liquids
Human
Numerical measurements would be this kind of data
Quantitative Data
Independent Variable
Manipulated Variable
Variable that is changed
Variable the scientist changes
graphed on the x-axis
Ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas to form judgments
Critical Thinking
A possible answer to a scientific problem
Hypothesis
Poor original procedure, faulty lab equipment, variations in the samples
Experimental Errors
Graphs would describe the relationship between _______________ and ______________
Independent Variables and Dependent Variables
variable that doesn't interact with the independent variable
Control
practical application of knowledge in a particular area
Technology
Brief summary of the experiment which answers the original problem
Conclusion
What is the error?
Faulty measuring equipment
Experimental
This is a statement of opinion not using such as red shirts
Qualitative Data
a well tested, broad explanation for a natural phenomenon to explain an observation.
Scientific Theory
knowledge or system of knowledge covering general truths or operation of general laws obtained through observation and testing
Science
numerical steps starting with a verb
Procedure
Which error does this NOT fix?
Choose the right equipment
Human
There are 10 Criteria of a Good Graph
1. Correct type of graph
2. Correct Scaling
3. Detailed title
4. Correct X-axis scale
5. Correct X-axis label
6. Correct y-axis scale
7. Correct y-axis label
8. Precise plotting of bars/points
9. Correct line of best fit/key
10. ______________ and effort
Neatness
The variable which is measured by scientists, graphed on the y-axis and responds to another variable
Dependent Variable