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Scientific Inquiry
Question | Answer |
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Definition of hypothesis | a prediction made before the test |
Definition of qualitative | an observation using your senses |
Definition of quantitative | an observation using numbers |
Definition of dependent variable | variable that changes because of the independent variable |
Definition of Independent variable | variable that the scientist controls |
Definition of Control variables | the variable that stays the same |
1st Step of Scientific method | to Observe |
2nd step of Scientific method | to Ask a Question |
Last step of Scientific method | to Draw a Conclusion |
A scientist gathers data when he or she makes | observations |
Qualitative or Quantitative?? The fish has 2 fins. | Quantitative |
Qualitative or Quantitative?? It is raining this morning. | Qualitative |
Qualitative or Quantitative?? There is a red ball on the field. | Qualitative |
Qualitative or Quantitative?? The whiteboard is 23 inches long. | Quantitative |