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;Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |