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Qualitative Observation
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Can be disputed by others- shape, color, size
Ex: the color of the sky is baby blue |
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Qualitative Observation
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always has to do with numbers- cannot be argued
Ex: there were 44 students |
Quantity
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Steps to scientific method
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1. Observation
2. state the problem 3. research 4. hypothesis 5.experiment 6. gather/Analyze Data 7. Conclusions |
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Metric Prefixes
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1.Kilo 2.hecto 3.deci 4.mili 5.deca 6.centi 7.meter/liter/gram
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Rules for graphing
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1. Always use graph paper
2. Always use a ruler or straight edge 3. Giv eyour graph a title 4. Label x & y axis w/ what data represents 5.Be consistant when numbering |
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Independant Variable
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Part of an experiment that is tested- controlled by the scientist
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Part tested
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Dependant Variable
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part of an experiment that is measured- dependant on the independant variable
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Part measured
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Inference
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conclusion about an observation- tries to explain why or predict what happens next- usually uses the word because
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BECAUSE
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Hypothesis
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possible solution to a problem that can be tested
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none sry :-(
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Theory
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can be formed from a hypothesis that is tested/supported over and over attempts to explain why something happens
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none sry :-(
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Observation
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gether data using one or more of the five sences
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involves
smell hear touch taste sight |
