Question | Answer |
The statement "The lemon has more mass than the other fruit." | description |
The density of the fruit | dependent variable |
Possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigation | hypothesis |
a scientists telling the participants of a study his favorite ice cream before testing the best tasting ice cream is an example of | bias |
interpretation of observations or a statement of what has been observed | explanation |
written or spoken summary of observations | description |
a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other | precision |
factor that is controlled by the investigator | independent variable |
the factor being tested | independent variable |
decription of how close a measurement is to a accepted or true value | accuracy |
when prejudice clouds or alters an investigation | bias |
a statement of interpretation of what has been observed | explanation |
the lemon, lime, and orange | independent variable |
a factor that remains the same | constant |
the lemon and orange float in all liquids is an example of a(n) | observation |
the variable that is changed | independent variable |
the responding variable in a the Lemon Lime Inquiry | density of the fruit |
the manipulated variables in the Lemon Lime Inquiry | tangerine, lime, and lemon |
the factor being measured or observed during an experiment | dependent variable |
logical conclusion based on available information or evidence | inference |
the act of watching and recording what occurs | observation |
the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator | independent variable |
the factors in an experiment that remain the same | constant |
the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed | independent variable |
the responding variable in the Sinking Soda lab | the buoyancy of the can |
the constant in the Pepper Magic Trick | toothpick |
the manipulate variable in the Sinking Soda lab | different sodas |