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;Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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Observations | Are very important and there are two types |
Qualitative Observations | You use the five senses |
Quantitative Observations | Uses numbers |
Hypothosis | An educated guess using if, then, and because |
Independent Variable | One variable you change. |
Dependent Variable | It is what is measured |
Constant | Variable you don't change |
Control | The normal one that you compare you independant variables too |
Seconds | Measure time |
Meter | Measure Length |
Kilogram | Measure mass |
Data Table | Use to organize your data |
Scatter Plot | Shows trends |
Bar Graph | Use to compare quantities |
Line Graph | Differentiate between continues data |
Averages | Add then divide by how many you added |
Graduated Cylinder | Measures volume |
Thermometer | Measures temperature |
Triple Beam Balance | Measures mass |
Meter Stick | Measures length |
Scientific Method | A procedure used by scientist to solve a problem. |
Conclusion | Evidence from the experiment that is used to see if your hypothesis is correct |
Items on a Graph | Title, axis labels, units of measure, correct data |