Science Process Skills
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Observation/ Ask a Question
What is a hypothesis?
A prediction that can be tested.
What unit is typically used to measure length in the metric system?
Meters
How many significant figures are in the number 0.0045?
2
What type of graph is best for showing parts of a whole?
Pie Chart
Which skill involves using your senses to gather information?
Observation
What step follows after forming a hypothesis?
Conduct a controlled experiment
How many milliliters are in a liter?
1000
What is the rule for significant figures when multiplying two numbers?
Fewest Significant Figures
What does the x-axis typically represent in a graph?
Independent Variable
What is the term for a possible explanation for an observation.
Prediction (Hypothesis)
What do you call the group that does not receive the experimental treatment?
Control Group
What tool would you use to measure mass?
Balance
If a measurement is recorded as 23.50 cm, how many significant figures does it have?
4
What is the purpose of labeling your graph?
To explain what the graph is saying
Why is it important to repeat experiments?
To ensure data is correct.
In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed called?
independent Variable
If a recipe calls for 250 grams of sugar, how many kilograms is that?
.25 kg
When adding numbers, how do you determine the number of significant figures in the answer?
DAILY DOUBLE
Fewest Decimal Places
In a line graph, what does the slope represent?
The trend
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Qualitative = not numbers
Quantitative = Numbers
What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?
To have a group for comparison
What is the metric unit for measuring temperature?
oC or K
Why is it important to use significant figures in scientific measurements?
For accurate Precision
How do you determine the scale for your graph?
Whatever works to clearly show the trend of data