Vocabulary
Measurement Tools
Graphing
Measurement
Scientific Method
100

What is the definition of length?

The distance from one point to another

100

What is the best tool to use to measure the length of an object?

metric ruler

100

Which axis has the independent variable?

x axis

100

What measurement is used to determine the LENGTH of a textbook?

centimeters

100

When we gather information with our senses - taste, touch, smell, see, hear - what is it called?

observation

200

What is a hypothesis?

Hypothesis is a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

200

What is the best tool to use to measure the volume of a liquid?

graduated cylinder

200

What needs to be provided on the side of a graph if more than one data set is plotted? We represent it in different, colors, etc.

a key

200

What units do we use to measure the volume of a liquid?

mL
200

What is the difference between a dependent and independent variable?

A dependent variable is the factor you observe and he independent variable is the factor you want to test.

300

What is an inference?

An assumption based off of observations

300

What is the best tool to use to measure the volume of an irregular shaped object like a marble?

graduated cylinder

300

What is important about the scale on a graph?

To keep intervals consistent and use up as much of the graph as you can

300

What formula do I use to measure the volume of a textbook? What units would I use?

length x width x height

300

What is a constant?

something we keep the same in an experiment 

400

How many independent variables should there be when testing a hypothesis?

one

400

The name of the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, which you read at eye level.

Meniscus
400

What is a direct relationship on a graph?

As x increases, y increases.

400

What is the measurement of this line? Don’t forget your units! 



4.5 cm

400

Why do we need a control group?

The group that provides a baseline for comparison because it is not exposed to the independent variable.

500

You are taking an introductory biology course. What is biology?

The study of life

500

Explain the process of taking the volume of an irregular shaped solid?

1. Take initial volume

2. Drop object in

3. Take final volume

4. Subtract final - initial

500

Why do we use graphs?

to show patterns and relationships 

500

What unit of measurement do we use for volume of a textbook?

cm3

500

What is the definition of a variable?

A variable is any factor that can have more than one value.