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Scientific Method- Vocabulary Lesson!
Scientific Method- Vocabulary Lesson!
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basic terminology that can be used in science fair projects.
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An
observation
is data...
collected, and used to base a specified objective off of.
used to change the variables in an experiment.
collected using your 5 senses to learn about objects/events
re-arranged to support statistics
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3
Define
Null hypothesis
no relationship between problem and action
logical explanation
an observed result supported by data
comparison of statistics
4
Which of the following answers describes
data analysis.
Calculating the mean, median, and mode
illustrating data
Inspecting, forming, transforming, and modeling data
5
What is a
directional hypothesis?
an observed result, supported by data.
no relationship between problem and action.
an inference about work, or a statement supported by data
an educated guess
6
Define
Prediction
a statement about future outcomes, based on past experiences
data collected using five senses.
comparing data collected throughout your experiment.
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Define
qualitative
:
relating to measurements based on quality over quantity.
describing the quantity or measurement of something.
8
What do we use the
mean
for in an experiment?
Adding all the data and dividing by the number of scores.
Arranging numbers by value and finding the middle number.
Finding the average.
adding up all your data.
9
Experimental
Design
is the...
process of describing measurements based off quality.
process of planning how to take over the world.
process of planning a study to meet a specified objective.
logical explanation based on facts.
10
Define
conclusion
.
describing the quantity or measurement of something.
inspecting, forming, transforming, and modeling data.
a statement supported by some data.
comparing and contrasting characteristics of something.
11
Which of the following best describes the
Mode?
frequency of occurring numbers.
dividing the number of variables, by the number of controls
numerical data that provides useful information.
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A
Hypothesis
is...
an explanation of generalized patterns.
a statement that gives a solution, not the solution.
a statement made on the future outcome based on past events.
a logical explanation based off the conclusion.
13
A
theory
is an explanation of...
how you apply a hypothesis
patterns in nature that are evidence based data collected
One of the rings in Saturn
a component that changes the experiment.
14
Define
inference
.
a logical explanation or conclusion based on observations.
explanation of generalized patterns in nature.
15
Which of the following best describes the
Median.
data collected using your senses.
comparing and contrasting data
the number in the middle of numbers arranged by value.
16
Define a
Measurement
.
to compare characteristics of something: length, mass, etc.
describing the quantity or measurement of something.
17
Which of the following describes a
statistic
?
use of information to provide a procedure.
use of numerical information to provide useful information.
18
Which of the following is
NOT
a type of
hypothesis
?
null hypothesis
alternative hypothesis
directional hypothesis
controlled hypothesis
19
Which of the following best describes a
variable
?
The component that is changed in the experiment.
The item/environment that is unchanged.
20
Which of the following best describes a
control
?
designing, processing, and planning an experiment.
the use of data to provide useful informations
frequency of occurring numbers.
the item/ environment that remains unchanged.
21
Which of the following is
NOT
part of an
annotated bibliography
illustrations
a brief paragraph summarizing the links content.
legitimate educated resources.
bullet pointed, dead links
22
Define
quantitative
.
describing the quantity or measurement of something.
relating to measurements based off quality over quantity
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