graph
line graph
shows change over time or between related variables ideals for continuous data spotting trends
360,000 in scientific notation
3.6 times 10 to the fifth power
branches of sciences
biology, earth science, physical science, astronomy
what do you use to measure volume
graduated cylinder
what do you need for good data
specific ,detailed ,accurate ,collected carefully ,recorded during the experiment
bar graph
compares counted or categorical data it shows the difference between groups.
round 10.063
10.1
Independent Variable
variable you change in an experiment
what do you use to measure mass
electronic balance or a scale
Common ways data orginized/displayed
you need a Table, line graph, scatter plot, bar graph ,circle graph
pie graph
displays how parts relate to the whole best for percentages
kilo millimeter and kilometer metric units
kg ml km
Dependent Variable
variable you measure in an experiment influenced by independent variable
what do you use to measure time
clock
good places to start
Observe change a previous experiment repeat past experiments
if I was calculating a whole of something what graph would I use
pie
how many significant figures are in 1.234
4
what is Scientific inquiry
science is one way to fins answers to our questions about the world this process is used by scientists to research a question is called scientific inquiry.
what do you use for distance
a ruler/meter stick
graphing components you 100% need
a title , x and y axes, labels , scale, legend/ key
if I was comparing data what graph would I use and why
a bar graph because it compares data
104 km into meters
104000
name each step of scientific Inquiry
step 1 begin with a question
step 2 collect all the information
step 3 based on information scientists make a prediction
step 4 test hypothesis
step 5 Analyze result
step 6 make a conclusion about hypothesis
step 7 share results
what is density math equation
density = mass divided by volume
si unit definition
the SI system has a base or standard unit for every type of measurement