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21 Cards in this Set
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Bar Graph |
A visual representation of data for a short duration of time. |
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Classifying |
Sorting/grouping objects or events based on common characteristics |
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Conclusion |
Hypothesis proved or disproved at the end of the experiment |
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Constant variables |
All the factors or conditions that must be kept the same in the experiment |
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Data |
Factual information collected from scientific observations or an experiment |
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Dependent variable |
Result of manipulating the independent variable; measured response... what is measured |
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Dichotomous Key |
A guide used to identify organisms based on characteristic |
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Experiment |
Organized process in which data is collected under controlled conditions to test hypothesis |
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Graduated cylinder |
Piece of laboratory equipment used to accurately measure the volume of the liquid |
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Hypothesis |
A scientific or educated guess |
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Independent variable |
The part of an experiment that is being changed or manipulated by the scientist |
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Inferring |
Making judgments or interpreting events based on observation; based on observed patterns |
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Line graph |
Displays data as changes over a long period of time |
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Measuring |
Determining the length, area, volume, mass, or temperature to describe and quantify objects |
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Observing |
Using the senses to collect information about an object |
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Pie graph |
Used to show percentile data |
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Predicting |
Stating possible outcomes based on observations or inferences |
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Procedures |
The steps involved in conducting an experiment |
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Purpose |
Reason for doing the experiment |
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SI Units |
Modern form of the metric system, a system of units of measurement |
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Triple Beam Balance |
Instrument used to measure mass in grams in kilograms |
