Parts of an experiment
Used for comparison, does not receive the independent variable
The Control Group
What are the 2 types of data
Quantitative and Qualitative
What is the first thing you do if glassware breaks during lab?
Tell the teacher
The study of life is know as...
Biology
You use your senses to make ______, such as the temperature is 78 degrees F.
observations
An "educated guess" that is made prior to completing an experiment.
Hypothesis
The mass of a Mexican short tailed bat is 35 grams would be an example of this type of data
Quantitative
What should be worn when a liquid is being heated in a test tube?
Goggles
Lab Apron
Hair tie for long hair
The collection of numerical data in an experiment is called ____________ data.
Quantitative data
A standard series of steps used in gaining new knowledge that is widely accepted among scientists; acts as a guideline for scientific studies
scientific method
The variable in an experiment that is being tested (i.e. the cats in the "cat-shampoo experiment"
Independent variable
It is hotter today than yesterday would be an example of this type of data
Qualitative
What is used to accurately measure the volume of a liquid?
Graduated Cylinder
The collection of descriptive data such as color or texture is known as ____________ data.
qualitative data
Concepts that join together well supported and related hypotheses
Theories
Part of the experiment that is measured (i.e. the shampoo in the "cat-shampoo experiment"
Dependent variable
Using Jeopardy for review is fun would be an example of this type of data
Qualitative
If a chemical gets into your eye, what do you need to use?
Eye wash station
The first step in the scientific method is...
Observation
Statements that are accepted as facts and can usually be represented in equations
Laws
How do scientists test their hypotheses?
experiment
This type of graph is best used for change over time
Line graph
Never pour water into this, only the other around
Acid
_____________ is the technique of using a small part or group to represent an entire population
Sampling
What are the steps of the scientific method?
Observing, asking questions, hypothesizing, experimenting, recording and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions