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Vocabulary
Type of Research
Scientific Method I
Scientific Method II
Write Those Notes
100
Define independent variable.
Variable being changed on purpose
100
What is descriptive research?
Descriptive research is used when it is impossible to perform the experiment, observation is used
100
Why should the problem be identified?
So everyone has a clear understanding of the problem
100
What are the steps to the scientific method?
Problem Hypothesis Experiment and Material Observation (and analyze data) Conclusion
100
When writing two column notes, what should go on the right?
subheadings
200
What is bias?
When certain results are expected and data is skewed to fit the expected results
200
When is descriptive research used?
When experiment cannot be carried out
200
What is the relationship between a hypothesis and a conclusion?
-hypothesis—what you think is going to happen -conclusion—what actually happened so you discuss the hypothesis in the conclusion
200
What should be included in your conclusion?
-restate hypothesis and tell correct/incorrect and why -discuss problems & errors -talk about data
200
When writing two column notes, what should go on the left?
Headings
300
Define dependent variable.
Variable being measured
300
What is experimental research design?
Using series of controlled steps, scientific method
300
What could you observe and write down on the data section in a lab write-up?
Amounts (numbers), quantities of things, measurements, observations
300
Why is it important to develop a procedure and carefully follow it?
Others can repeat Safety Compare data Get correct answer
300
What color are main headings in our book?
blue
400
What are constants?
Variables that stay the same, they do not change in an experiment
400
When is experimental design used?
When you can complete an experiment using series of steps
400
How many trials do you need to run?
Number of trials base on how much time, space, material you have
400
Explain what it means to analyze your data.
Figure out what results mean by reviewing observations and measurements
400
Which side does vocabulary words go?
Right
500
What is a model?
A device used when studying things that are not easily observed directly. They are either too small, too large, or too dangerous
500
Which type of scientific research is the scientific method?
Experimental research design
500
What is a data table?
A place to record results and observations that should be made before the experiment begins
500
How do you analyze data?
Organize data Look for trends, patterns Do math calculations if needed Apply to another situation
500
What color are the subheadings in our book?
red