Describing the shape, color, or size of something are examples of __________________.
What are Observations?
100
The base unit for measuring mass is the ____________.
What is Grams?
100
This system of investigation is what scientists use to answer questions.
What is the Scientific Method?
100
Step 5 of the Scientific Method.
What is Communicate Results?
100
Tool used to measure short distances.
What is a ruler?
200
Descriptions based on assumptions about something.
What are Inferences?
200
True or False? When measuring metric volumes, the base unit of measurment is Gallons.
What is False!
200
What portion of an Inquiry must be phrased in the "If . . . Then . . . Because . . . " format?
What is the Hypothesis?
200
A diagram that tells a story about an experiments data.
What is a graph?
200
Tool used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer?
300
Patterns within something are considered ____________.
What are Observations?
300
The metric prefix "Kilo" has a value of 1000x. How would you convert to "Deca"?
What is Multiply by 100, or slide the decimal 2 places to the right.
300
After creating a Hypothesis, what is the next step scientists complete (step 3 of Scientific Method)?
What is Test the Hypothesis?
300
When creating a graph describing experiment data, the dependent variable label goes on the ___ -axis and the independent label goes on the ___-axis.
What is the y-axis and x-axis?
300
"Baster-like" tool used to transport small quantities of liquid from one container to another.
What is a pipette?
400
Creating a theory about the past history of something you are looking at is an example of an _________________.
What is an Inference?
400
A cars mass is best measured using what metric units?
What are Kilograms (Kg)?
400
When completing the Analysis portion of an Inquiry, what information must be included when explaining if your hypothesis was supported or not supported?
What is SPECIFIC data?
400
Other than graphs and written papers, name two other modes of communication scientists use to share information around the world.
What is data table, electronic email, video conferencing, power points, web cam, etc.
400
Tool used to measure an objects mass.
What is a balance or triple-beam scale?
500
Observations are based on describing the _____________ characteristics of something.
What are Physical Characteristics?
500
Converting within the metric system is as easy as multiplying or dividing by a factor of what number.
What is the number 10?
500
When "constant variables" within an experiment change, the results achieved are called __________ __________.
What are "Confounding Results"?
500
"According to the experiment results, girls average heart rate ranges were consistantly lower than boys (65bpm to 85 bpm) demonstrating that female heart rates are less affected by exercise than boys."
What is Analyzing the Data or Communicating Results?
500
2 tools used to measure volume.
(Hint: We've used them in class)