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Scientific Inquiry
Term | Definition |
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Observations | are very important, two different types |
Qualitative Observations | Observations based on 5 senses |
Quantitative Observations | Observations based on numbers |
Hypothesis | An educated guess using if, then, because |
IV | one variable you change |
DV | what is measured |
Constant | variable you don't change |
control | the normal one that you compare your IV too |
seconds | measure time |
meter | measure length |
kilogram | measure mass |
data table | use to organize results |
scatter plot | shows trends |
bar graph | used 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 of your hypothesis was correct |
items on a graph | title, axis labels, units of measurement, correct data |