Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Sci investigations

QuestionAnswer
Conclusion A conclusion is the result or outcome of an act or process.
Variable something that changes.
Problem A question to be considered, solved or answered
Hypothesis A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that accounts for a set of facts and can be tested by further investigation.
Experiment An experiment is a test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, or examine the validity of a hypothesis
Question topic into question form that will be answered by your research
Research background information related to variables, theories and any previous experiments.
Hypothesis an answer to the question based off of research. In an "If...., then..." format.
Experiment the actual testing that you will conduct . It is your materials and procedure including your constants, control, and variables.
Analysis the data you have collected usually displayed in a graph.
Conclusion an interpretation of the data that explains the connection between the variables and the validity of the hypothesis and experiment.
Law A statement about how the natural world behaves for which no exceptions have ever been found.
Theory An explanation based on observations and experimentation that has been tested and confirmed as a general explanation for a phenomena.
Independent variable part of the experiment that is purposely changed; the presumed cause.
Dependent variable part of the experiment that depends on the outcome of the independent variable and is measured; the presumed effect.
Constants part of the experiment that remains the same during all trials to ensure no other variables alter the results.
Control Part of the experiment to be used as a standard of comparison.
controlled experiment an experiment in which all conditions.
analysis studying the data.
science process skills used to gather information.
senses sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
contrast look for ways two things are different.
scientific method a series of steps followed to solve a problem.
procedure step by step directions for carrying out.
conclusion a statement that answers the question asked
Created by: Thomas Miller
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards