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