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Apply the scientific method by designing a properly controlled experiment
there are three pots filled with water
Pot 1 - Regular Water
Pot 2 - Water and salt
Pot 3 - Water with sugar
Pot 1 is the controlled because it is not changed
Distinguish between the independent and the dependent variable of an experiment
the independent variable is the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher, and the dependent variable is the response that is measured
Draw a graph with proper labels
Discuss the difference between qualitative and quantitative data
Quantitative observation is using numerical data such as how many minutes, degrees, and anything else with a number. Qualitative observation is the quality of something such as color, shape, texture,
Describe what would happen to a controlled experiment if each of the following occurred; sample size to small, experiment not repeated, missing a controlled group, more than one variable
One thing you do wrong the whole experiment could mess up you need to be careful and do everything correctly
Describe the difference between a hypothesis, scientific theory, and law
A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested.
A theory is a general principle or body of principles that has been developed to explain a wide variety of phenomena.
A law is a mathematical relationship that is consistently found to be true.
Describe how using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations
Science teaching everything you can think of. Moving a ball is science, Touching the table is science, are brain is science.
Explain the traits of a good scientist
Open minded, Well Rounded, Creative, Smart. Easy Going
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