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23 Cards in this Set
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Dependant Variable |
The factor that is measure or observed in an experiment, also called the responding variable. |
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Quantitative Data |
number descriptions, such as 12 meters long, and 10 seconds |
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Independent Variable |
The factor |
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Scientific Method |
A series of steps used to solve problems. |
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Experimental Design Diagram(EDD) |
A diagram which summarizes the plan for an experiment. |
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Control |
The trial that gets everything but, the independent variable added to it. -Used to compare to make sure the independent variable actually made the change. Example: independent variable is water,control gets no water. |
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Constants |
In an experiment, everything is a constant except for the independent variable. -Everything remains the same in all trials. |
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Materials |
The supplies needed for completing the experiment. |
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Repeated Trials |
Doing an experiment more than one time to make sure your results/data is correct. -Minimum 3 times |
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Hypothesis |
An educated guess about what is going to happen in the experiment using the words if...then... |
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Procedures |
The step-by-step detailed method you use to conduct the experiment. |
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Analyze |
Look at your experiment data and figure out what it tells you, then put it in a graph. |
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Conclusion |
A summary of what you learned from an experiment. |
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Metric System |
The system of measurement based on multiples of 10, used by scientists. -Examples of units: meter, gram, liter, and Celsius |
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Customary Measuring System |
The system of measurement that uses inches, pounds and Fahrenheit, used only in the U.S. |
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Graduated Cylinder |
An instrument used to measure the volume of a liquid. |
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Liter |
A unit used to measure volume |
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Meniscus |
Point at the bottom of the curve of the liquid in a graduated cylinder. |
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Gram |
A unit of weight in the metric system -Measured with a triple beam balance or scale |
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Inference |
An interpretation or reasonable guess based on observation and prior knowledge |
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Observation |
Using all five senses to gather information. Only facts, No options! |
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Qualitative Data |
Data that relates to the five senses, such as circle, orange, and solid, using no numbers. |
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Prediction |
A forecast or guess of what might happen in the future based on current evidence or past experience. |
