Measurement
The unit used to measure length
meter, millimeter, centimeter
Testing the hypothesis using only one independent variable
Experiment
Data that can be observed using descriptions but not measured
qualitative data
The tool is used to measure temperature
thermometer
Data that can be counted or measured (numbers)
quantitative data
The tool used to measure liquid volume
graduated cylinder
Observations about what you already know about the problem.
Research
Factors in an experiment that are purposefully kept the same
constants
The tool is used to measure length
metric ruler
The factor that is changed as a result of the independent variable
dependent variable
The tool used to measure mass
scale
Observations and measurements gathered during the experiment
Data
A factor that is manipulated or changed on purpose by the experimenter
Independent Variable
The units used when measuring liquid volume
liter, milliliter
An explanation of an observation using background knowledge
inference
The unit used when measuring mass
gram, kilogram
A summary of the results of the experiment
Conclusion
Information gathered using the senses (hear, smell, sight, touch, taste)
Observation
Measuring distance or depth is the same as measuring___
length
How does temperature affect plant growth? This is an example of a_____
problem
The amount of space an object takes up is called ____
volume
The question that you want to answer.
Problem
The plants will grow better in warmer temperatures. This is an example of a____
Hypothesis
The amount of matter or stuff in an object is called___
mass
An educated guess or prediction that answers the problem and can be tested
hypothesis