Scientific Method
The question asked at the beginning of the experiment, contains the purpose
Aim
The variable that we measure
Dependent Variable
Visually represents data in the scientific method
graph
Changes noticed using the 5 senses
Observations
The guess made from what you already know
Hypothesis
The variable that we change
Independent Variable
Dependent variable vs Independent Variable
Title
Observations that can be counted
Quantitative observations
The factors that affect the results of the experiment
variables
The variable we keep the same
Controlled variable
What does U stand for in PLUST?
Units
Observations that can be described using words
Qualitative Observations
A breakdown of the steps on how to do the experiment
Method
The independent variable changes when we change the dependent variable. True or False?
False
The variable found on the side of the graph
dependent variable
What type of observation is the following:
Bob is Fat.
Qualitative Observation
Written as an If ___________, Then ____________ statement
Hypothesis
The controlled variables must stay the same for the experiment to be fair. True or False?
True
Represents non-continuous data
Column/Bar Graphs
Bob is 1000 kg.
Quantitative Observation