Scientific Method
What is a hypothesis?
An educated quest or a testable explanation for the observation, often written as an "if...then..."statement
The factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable. What is this?
Dependent Variable
Classifying organisms into groups is called_________
taxonomy
How many punches do you get for the punch card?
10 punches
What is qualitative data/observation?
(Non-Numerical) Describes the characteristics or qualities of something.
Hypothesis is a prediction to a ________________ Question
What is the independent variable?
The variable that the researcher manipulates or changes to see its effect on another variable
Scientific Name: A specific name for an organism, made up of the _____ and _______.
Genus and Species
What are two ways to contact Mr. Lugo?
1. Email: K.Lugo@BCCHS.net or K.Lugo@tch.Birminghamcharter.com (Response within 24-48 hours)
2. ParentSquare: Message Mr. Lugo! I check this regularly!
3. In Person: Room 405 (You can set up a meeting time, if needed)
During an experiment, a student writes:
"The baking soda fizzed and bubbled when vinegar was added. It smelled sour and produced foam."
Question:
Is this a qualitative or quantitative observation?
QUALITATIVE OBSERVATION
This is the process of reviewing and interpreting the data collected during the experiment to determine if it supports or refutes the hypothesis?
ANALYSIS
The Independent variable goes on the _______ axis of the graph
X
What is the tool used by a taxonomist to identify and classify an unknown organism?
Give me at least 2 materials that you need to bring to class?
Materials:
Fully charged ChromeBook
Paper or Notebooks
Pencil and Pens (Black or Blue ONLY)
Optional: Colored pencils, highlights, markers, and note cards
"Trial 1: 24.5 cm;
Trial 2: 22.8 cm; Trial 3: 25.1 cm."
Question:
What type of observation is this?
Quantitative Observation
Hypothesis is similar to the ___________ component of the CER
Claim
A student runs an experiment to see how music affects concentration. She has participants take the same math quiz in silence, with classical music, and with pop music. She records their scores.
WHAT IS THE INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE:
TYPE OF MUSIC
What is the scientific name of this organism?
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Species: latrans
Canis Latrans
What is 1 of Mr. Lugo's favorite foods to eat?
Wings
Sushi
Seafood Boil
There are 3 answers: What type of observations are this?
1. "The liquid turned blue and thickened after the second chemical was added."
2. "The foam rose to a height of 6.3 cm and lasted for 45 seconds."
3. I would rate Mr. Lugo's class 6....7.... (it's for sure a 10 thought)
1. Quantitative Observation
2. Qualitative Observation
3. Qualitative Observation
What is the order of Scientific Method?
1. Observation
2. Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Analysis
6. Conclusion
Identify the independent and dependent variable:
Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without calculators.
Independent Variable: calculators or no calculators
Dependent Variable: Speed
Order the Classification from Broadest to Very Specific.
1. Domain
2. Kingdom
3. Phylum
4. Class
5. Order
6. Family
7. Genus
7. Species
What is Mr. Lugo's COMPLETE grading breakdown?
Assignments: ?
Labs: ?
Quizzes/Unit Tests/Final Test: ?
Projects: ?
Class Participation/Work Habits: 10%
Assignments: 20%
Labs: 20%
Quizzes/Unit Tests/Final Test: 25%
Projects: 25%
Class Participation/Work Habits: 10%
Identify if the below quantitative data is continuous or discontinuous.
Number of cars owned by households in a neighborhood
discontinuous data