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Scientific Method
Term | Definition |
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Dependent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is measured. |
Mass | A balance measures this quantitative observation. |
Line Graph | A graph that is used when data has bee taken over time. |
Hypothesis | An educated guess about how one variable will affect another. |
Purpose or Question | The first step in the scientific method. |
Control Variable | The variable in an experiment that stays the same or is not changed. |
Length | A meter stick measures this quantitative observation. |
Bar Graph | A graph that is used to display descriptive data. |
Independent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is changed. |
The 5 senses | Qualitative observations are based on these. |
Quantitative Observation | An observation that is based on a measurement and contains numbers. |
Temperature | A thermometer measures this qualitative measurement. |
Liters | Metric unit that measures liquid. |
Meters | Metric unit that measures length. |
Grams | Metric unit that measure mass. |
graduated cylinder and beaker | Instruments that measure liquids. |
Data Table | An easy way to organize data. |
Conclusion | A factual summary of data. |
Qualitative Observation | Observations based on our five senses. |
Research | The step in the scientific method after asking a question. |
Hypothesis | The step in the scientific method after doing research. |
Perform the Experiment | The step in the scientific method after stating a hypothesis. |
Collect Data | What is done while performing an experiment. |
Graph the Data | What is done with data after completing an experiment. |
Write a Conclusion | The last step in the scientific method that gives you a chance to tell what you learned from doing the experiment. |
Procedures | Step by step instructions on how to complete an experiment. |