What axis is located along the bottom of a graph?
X-axis
What do "IV" and "DV" stand for?
What are independent and dependent variables?
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observation or Asking a question
What is the metric system also known as?
What is SI?
What is qualitative data?
Data that describes characteristics or qualities and is often subjective.
What is the axis called along the side of the graph?
Y-Axis
When one variable is kept the same and used to compare the independent variable to - we call it the...
What is control?
How can we view data?
When measuring length in the metric system, we use common words like:
What is quantitative data?
Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.
What is the purpose of graphing data?
To visually represent data for easier understanding and analysis.
The variables that remain the same in an experiment are the...
What are the constants?
Other than an "educated guess" what is a good definition for hypothesis?
What is an "if...then statement?
Instead of Fahrenheit, the metric system uses...
Give an example of qualitative data.
The teacher will says if it is correct
What type of relationship the graph below shows?
Negative Relationship
If I were to test the effectiveness of a specific fertilizer, what might be my dependent variable?
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
To serve as a standard for comparison against the experimental group.
What is the metric system based on?
What are units of ten?
Give an example of quantitative data.
The teacher will say if it is correct
When there is a direct relationship, what does the graph look like?
What is the independent variable in an experiment measuring the impact of exercise on heart rate?
What are the seven steps of the scientific method?
As a question, form a hypothesis, perform research, create an experiment, collect data, analyze the data, draw a conclusion.
Why do scientists use the metric system?
Scientists use the metric system as it is a universal system of measurement across multiple languages.
Why is it important to know the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in science?
It helps in choosing the right methods for data collection and analysis.