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Vocabulary
Investigation
Tools
Variables
Other stuff
100
A floor plan is an example of this type of model
Two Dimensional
100
What is the first step of the investigation process?
Observation
100
I measure mass
balance or scale
100
The variable you decide to change
Independent variable
100
True or False An inference always is correct
False. An inference needs to be reasonable, but it is not always correct.
200
Surveys and Sampling are two examples of these
Scientific Methods
200
When you make a statement that may be true, but it is a possible answer to a questions it is called this
A hypothesis
200
I measure length
meter stick or a ruler
200
The variable you want to measure
Dependent variable
200
What is it called when a scientist carefully looks for answers to their questions?
An investigation
300
Observations and facts gained from experiments are called
Evidence
300
How many variables should you test for the test to be considered fair?
One
300
What two tools did we use that helped us to see up close?
hand lens and microscope
300
Variables that you try to keep the same in the experiment
Controlled variables
300
This is a conclusion that is drawn from data and observations
Inference
400
A telescope or a balance would be considered this
A tool
400
This tool could be used to see very far away
Telescope
400
These types of variables rely on a tool
Dependent variable
400
What should you do if you have different results than a previous scientist?
You should compare the procedure with the other scientist to find out why you had different results.
500
When you search for answers by asking many questions you are using this
Inquiry
500
Once you have collected your data, what do you do next?
Interpret your data and state your conclusion
500
This tool is used to measure volume
Graduated cylinder
500
Why should you try to control the variables?
If you do not control the variables, you will not know which variable changed the outcome of your experiment
500
Name all four types of scientific methods
Observation, surveys, sampling, experiment