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22 Cards in this Set
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Observation |
information gathered directly by measuring or by using your senses(seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, & tasting) |
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Inference |
a logical conclusion based on observations (Using common sense) |
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Scientific method |
Scientists use this process to answer questions and to solve problems. |
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Yes |
Have you studied the lab safety rules in your science composition? |
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Safety rules |
The most important thing to follow during any science lab |
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Responding variable |
Variable that is affected during an experiment and is observed / measured by scientists |
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Responding variable |
Variable that is affected during an experiment and is used to collect data |
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Responding variable |
Variable that depends on the manipulated variable |
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Responding variable |
another name for dependent variable |
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Manipulated variable |
another name for independent variable |
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Manipulated variable |
the variable that scientists use to change during an experiment |
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Observations |
information gathered directly by measuring or by using senses (seeing, smelling, etc.) |
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Quantitative |
type of observation involving the measurement of quantity/amount |
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Quantitative |
type of observation usually containing a number |
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Quantitative |
"The tree has 5 leaves" is a ______________ observation. |
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Qualitative |
"The tree has several leaves" is a _____________ observation. |
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Qualitative |
type of observation based on descriptions or distinguishable characterisitics |
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Conclusions |
Scientists determine if results support hypothesis when they make ______________ . |
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Manipulated |
When testing stain removers, the brand of stain remover is the _______________ variable. |
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Responding |
When testing stain removers, the darkness of the stain is the _____________ variable. |
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Testable |
All hypothesis must be ________________ . |
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Opinion |
A hypothesis is non-testable if it is an ______________ . |
