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First day of Chapter One Material
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bar graph | graph used for direct comparison |
| communication | ways of sharing information (email, text, etc) |
| science | gathering information by observing and experimenting |
| hypothesis | proposed answer to a scientific question |
| dependent variable | variable plotted on the y axis |
| independent variable | variable plotted on the x axis |
| line | graph used for change over time |
| PPE | things worn to keep you safe (gloves, goggles) |
| theory | well supported explanation |
| law | brief statement/summary of observed phenomena |
| collaboration | working together |
| sharps container | place broken glass is disposed of |
| PASS | helps you remember the 4 steps for using a fire extinguisher |
| experimental group | group receiving the independent variable |
| control group | group NOT receiving the independent variable |
| circle graph | graph for showing percentages (parts of a whole) |
| wafting | indirectly smelling a substance |
| observation | gaining information using the 5 sensees |
| experiment | is used to test the hypothesis |
| analyze data | where collected data is reviewed and placed in charts, tables, or graphs |
| conclusion | final statement of the hypothesis being supported or rejected |