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SciMethod.LabSafety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | Posssible explanation for a set of observations or a possible answer to a scientific question. |
| Variables | all factors that can change in an experiment |
| controlled experiment | experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time. |
| balance | tool used to measure mass of object |
| graduated cylinder | beaker marked in intervals that is used to measure volume |
| microscope | tool used to produce magnified images of small objects |
| spring scale | tool used to measure weight and force |
| thermometer | tool used to measure temperature |
| test tube | cylindrical tube,usually smaller than a beaker |
| manipulated variable | purposely changed to test hypothesis |
| independent variable | also called manipulated variable,purposely changed to test hypothesis |
| responding variable | factors may change in response to manipulated |
| dependent variable | also called responding,factors may change in response to manipulated |
| constants | controlled variable |
| table & graph | tool scientist use to organize and present info |
| circle graph | show how whole is divided in parts |
| bar graph | used for counting |
| line graph | relationship between two measured quantites |
| experiments | what scientist use to test hypothesis |
| what do many scientific experiments involve? | senses of sight,heaing,touch,and smell |
| five steps for scientific investigation | forming hypothesis Testing a Hypothesis Data Collection Interpreting Data Communicating Results |
| what should you do before you begin the experiment? | read the entire procedure |
| what typed of clothing should you wear? | cotton |
| what should you not do during an exxperiment? | eat,drink,chew gum |