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Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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Oberservations | Are very important and there are two types |
Qualitative observations | Using the five senses |
Quantitative observations | Using numbers |
Hypothesis | An educated guess using if, then, because |
Independent variable | One variable you change |
Dependent Variable | What you measure |
Constant | Variables you don't change |
Control | The normal one that you compare your independent variable to |
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 continuous data |
Averages | Add and 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 scientists 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 |