What types of observations or data involve numbers?
Quantitative
100
5 meters = ? cm
500
100
What type of graphs can we use if our dependent variable is continuous?
Line graph & scatterplot graph
100
What is the first part of every conclusion?
Purpose
100
What is the format for a testable question?
How does IV affect DV?
200
What is the last step in the scientific method?
Share results: conclusion
200
5.2 kg = ? g
5200 g
200
What type of graph would we use if our independent variable is in categories?
Histogram
200
How do we write our purpose sentence?
The purpose of this lab was to determine if IV affects DV.
200
What is the format for a hypothesis?
If IV (verb), then DV will (verb).
300
What is the second step in the scientific method?
Ask a question
300
5,000 mm = Dm
.5 Dm
300
What type of correlation would this be: As the IV increases, the DV decrease.
Inverse
300
What must you have completed before you can start your conclusion?
Graph, Hypothesis
300
IV= Sunlight
DV = Plant height
What is the testable question?
How does sunlight affect plant height?
400
What is a scientific prediction?
hypothesis
400
4.27 mL = ? L
.00427 L
400
What graph would we use if our data was measured in percentages of 100?
Pie graph
400
How do we remember what is in every conclusion?
Ph.D!
400
IV= Coffee consumed
DV = Grades in school
What is your hypothesis?
If coffee consumed (verb), then grades in school will (verb).
500
What type of observations do not include numbers?
Qualitative
500
679.2 g = Hg
6.792 Hg
500
What graph would we use if our data was measured over time?
Line
500
Say the graph showed the following variables:
IV=temperature
DV= student scores
As the temperature went up, test scores went down. What would the conclusion be?
Ms. Andrews will check it.
500
What is the testable question and hypothesis?
IV= School colors
DV= college acceptance rate
How do school colors affect college acceptance rates?
If school colors (verb), then college acceptance rates will (verb).