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Scientific Observation.
Graph That Data!
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We use this to measure length.
What is a metric ruler?
100
Every investigation starts with this.
What is a question?
100
These types of observations involve numbers and recording amounts. Often these observations lead to comparisons such as more than, less than.
What are quantitative observation?
100
This is the zero point on your graph it is the point where your axises meet.
What is the point of origin?
200
The units for mass
What is grams?
200
This is the scientist statement about what he or she thinks will happen in an investigation
What is a hypothesis?
200
These observations are made using only the senses and refer to properties observed in an object or setting.
What are qualitative observations?
200
This is the horizontal line on your graph. It holds the manipulated or independent variable.
What is the x axis?
300
This tool is used to measure temperature or change in temperature. It can measure in both fahrenheit and celsius.
What is a thermometer?
300
This type of variable is changed within each trial of an experiment to see how objects respond to different conditions.
What is an independent or manipulated variable?
300
This is an logical explanation of an observation
What is an inference?
300
This is the vertical line on your graph. It holds the dependent or responding variable.
What is the y axis?
400
These are used to measure volume usually in milliliters.
What is a graduated cylinder?
400
This type of variable is the measured out come of the experiment.
What is the dependent or responding variable?
400
What is a statement made about what may happen in the future
What is prediction
400
In the acronym TAILS, the i stands for this numbering of the graph.
What are intervals or increments?
500
We use this tool to measure the mass of an object, usually in grams.
What is a pan balance?
500
These variables are the things that do not change in an experiment from one trial to the next?
What are the control variables?
500
Inference or Observation The sun must move across the sky
What is inference
500
What type of graph is used to compare data?
What is a bar graph?