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Scientific Method
Variables
Measurement
Hypothesis
100
Educated guess, testable prediction, an If/Then statement that describes the relationship between two variables
What is a hypothesis
100
First step of scientific method
Identify a Problem/Ask a question
100
Variable being measured in an experiment
What is the dependent variable
100
Tool used to measure volume of liquids or how much space liquids take up.
What is a graduated cylinder
100
Hypothesis describes the relationship of these two variables
What is independent and dependent variable
200
The process of observing, studying, and thinking about the natural world
What is science
200
The second step of the scientific method
Gather Information
200
the type of observation that uses "qualities" or words to describe something. Example: the book is blue, big, and heavy
Qualitative Observation
200
Tool used to find the volume of normal objects. Include units of volume for double points.
What is a metric ruler
200
A hypothesis for extending iPod battery life using the words increase/decrease.
What is If I decrease the amount of applications I run then my battery life will last longer.
300
Variable changed by scientist on purpose
Independent Variable
300
The number of independent variables that are tested in an effective experiment
What is ONLY ONE
300
Ananda and Francesca know that the Science exam is coming up on Tuesday. Ananda thinks she's got all the information covered so she doesn't study at all. Francesca wants to make sure he gets 100 because his parents will get him 2K13 if he does. Francesca studies for three days straight. They compare their scores. The "cause" or "independent variable" is...
The amount of studying done
300
Equation for Density. Include the "hint" for double points
Density = Mass/Volume
300
The equation for volume using a metric ruler is..
Length x Width x Height
400
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge or experience
What is an inference
400
Form hypothesis
Third step of scientific method
400
Tim and Moby use the scientific method to test weight loss after going to the gym for a week. The "cause" or the independent variable" is..
Exercise, going to the gym
400
Tool used to measure mass.
What is triple beam balance
400
The Iconic Boys are determined to win America's Best Dance Crew and think that the number of back flips they do can effect the judge's score. Develop a hypothesis for the Iconic Boy's problem.
What is "If the Iconic Boys increase the amount of back flips they do in their routine then the judge's score will be higher."
500
Variable measured
Dependent Variable
500
Final step of Scientific Method
Conclusion
500
The type of observation that uses numbers to describe something
Quantitative observation
500
The curve at the top of surface water
What is a meniscus
500
Skrillex wants to increase the ticket sales of his Day Glow Concert. He observes that fans really enjoy it when he throws glow sticks into the audience. Develop a testable prediction for Skrillex's ticket sales that involves glow sticks.
What is "If Skrillex throws 2,000 glow sticks into the audience during his set he will increase the ticket sales of Day Glow"