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Sci. Inves. Vocb 6th
Scientific Investigation Vocab / 6th grade - VA
Term | Definition |
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controlled scientific investigation | - determine the effect of an independent variable in an experiment, when all the other variables are controlled. |
data | - the facts, figures, and other evidence gained through observations -information both scientific and inferences |
dependent | - responding variable |
hypothesis | - prediction |
independent | - manipulate variable |
inference | - explanation or interpretation for an observation based on prior experience of supported by observations made in an investigation. |
Science | - a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process. |
scientific observation | - gained by carefully identifying and describing properties using five sense or scientific tools |
Conclusion | - the summary of the evidence reached by experimentation |
Controlled Variable | - the conditions that are the same in an investigation |
Dependent Variable | - the factor that is observed & measured and changes because of the independent variable that were made by the scientist |
Independent Variable | - the factor that is changed to affect the outcome of the investigation by the scientist |
Investigation | - the process of testing your hypothesis under controlled conditions |
Length | - the measurement of how long an object is from one end to the other |
Mass | - the amount of matter in an object |
Volume | - Volume = length x width x height , the amount of space taken up by an object or liquid / amount of space that matter occupies |
Weight | - the measurement of the force of gravity pulling on an object |
Scientific Inquiry | - the diverse ways in which scientists explore problems and seek to answer questions about the natural world |
Observation | - involves using the senses to gather information |
Scientific Method | - poses questions, develops and tests hypothesis, and draws conclusions |
Variable | - a factor that can change in an experiment |
Density | - measurement of how mass is contained in a given volume Density = Mass (divide) Volume |