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vocab for Unit 1
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I changed just one thing in an experiment. What is that called?
independent variable
dependent variable
control variable
error
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To sort by characteristics.
grade
evidence
proof
classify
3
A procedure carried out to help us observe and study our surroundings.
observation
investigation
steps
data
4
Which word means a personal belief that is not necessarily true.
evidence
fact
proof
opinion
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After asking a question and researching, what do we do?
form a hypothesis that includes a prediction
make a graph
observe
record data
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In an experiment, what is the part that does not change?
item
integer
change
control
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What's the final step in the Scientific Method?
record data
ask questions
ask an expert
form a conclusion
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The type of data that includes numbers, measurements, etc
quantitative
qualitative
control variables
variables
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What is the key to good science?
Avoiding Bias
Objectivity
being awesome
experimenting
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If my experiment goes wrong, what do I do?
do it again
give up
ask an expert
record that as the final answer
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What word means a graph or represents information collected?
data
observation
inference
line
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What is the conclusion we can draw from this graph?
30.5 cm is the tallest plant
53.3 cm is the tallest plant
7.2 is the best pH of soil
6.6-6.8 is the best pH of soil
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What is the dependent variable in this graph
pH of soil
average plant growth
plants
soil
14
Which of these is not an observation?
The boy might have fallen in the pond.
The branch is broken.
The boy is in the pond.
The boy is wet.
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All of these are examples of qualitative except for...
hair color
color of the t-shirt
# of people with blue eyes
eye color
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Which word means information collected by using our 5 senses?
data
inference
opinion
observation
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What is the independent variable in this graph
pH of soil
Plants
average plant growth
Soil
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After asking a question, what do we do next in the Scientific method?
draw a conclusion
research
collect data
ask another question
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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
research
draw conclusion
define terms
ask a question
20
Which word means an idea or conclusion based on observation.
conclusion
data
inference
observation
