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A look at the scientific method and metric conversions and density. #science #grade8
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Information we collect during an experiment.
Independent Variable
Inference
Data
Estimating
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Making a close approximation of a measurement.
Scientific Models
Inference
Hypothesis
Estimating
3
Separating objects into groups based on their characteristics.
Experiment
Research
Classifying
Analysis
4
A formal prediction in the form of an If...Then... statement.
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Inference
Prediction
5
Forecasting what may happen (not formal).
Hypothesis
Inference
Predicting
Conclusion
6
The careful study of results to look for patterns and trends.
Analysis
Predicting
Observation
Variable
7
The method used to find the volume of irregular solids.
Calculation
Graduated Cylinder
Water Displacement
Quantitative Measurement
8
In order to study things that are too large, too small, too far away or too dangerous we use:
Scientific Models
Analysis
Inference
Qualitative Observation
9
Gathering information about a question before starting an experiment.
Data
Observation
Research
Classifying
10
What is the
controlled
variable?
Greenhouse
Height
Flower
Soil
11
What is the density of an object that has a mass of 100 g and a volume of 50 cm
3
?
0.5 g/cm3
5000 g/cm3
1 g/cm3
2 g/cm3
12
The variable that stays the same in an experiment.
Responding
Manipulated
Controlled
Independent
13
What is the
manipulated
variable?
Flower
Soil
Greenhouse
Height
14
What should you do if you get a chemical on your hand?
Chemical Shower
Wash Hands
Run Around Lab Screaming
Eye Wash Station
15
Where you state whether or not the data supported your hypothesis.
Classifying
Conclusion
Technology
Research
16
A prefix meaning one thousand standard units.
milli
centi
kilo
hecto
17
Using precise measurements or calculations to describe an object or process.
Quantitative Observation
Hypothesis
Analysis
Qualitative Observation
18
What is the name of the following science equipment?
Beaker
Graduated Cylinder
Test Tube
Erlenmeyer Flask
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What is the name of the following science equipment?
Test Tube Cleaner
Scoopula
Stirring Rod
Knife
20
Using words and our senses to describe something.
Analysis
Qualitative Observation
Inference
Quantitative Observation
21
99.9 cg = _____ hg
9990
0.00999
999000
0.99
22
A logical explanation for a recent observation.
Qualitative Observation
Inference
Conclusion
Quantitative Observation
23
The practical use of scientific knowledge.
Graphs
Technology
Experiment
Research
24
The variable that is changed in the experiment.
Manipulated
Dependent
Responding
Controlled
25
300 m = _____ cm
3
30
30000
0.3
26
What is the
responding
variable?
Greenhouse
Height
Soil
Flower
27
What is the name of the following science equipment?
Erlenmeyer Flask
Graduated Cylinder
Peaked Bottle
Beaker
28
Planning and conducting a series of activities to answer a question.
Scientific Model
Experiment
Technology
Hypothesis
29
The variable that is measured in an experiment.
Controlled
Resonding
Manipulated
Qualitative
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Density of an object refers to,
if the object will sink.
how tightly packed particles are.
if it contains hydrogen.
how slimy it is.
