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Scientific Method, Graphing and Measurement
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The first step in the scientific methods
source of error
problem/purpose
materials
hypothesis
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two groups in an experiment are called...
variables
control group/experimental group
independent group/dependent group
problem/purpose
3
which instrument measures mass
ruler
graduated cylinder
triple beam balance
beaker
4
why does every experiment have control factors
to keep it valid
to test the independent variable
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the density of water is
2.0
0.1
1.0
3.5
6
Something that is given to both groups
independent variable
control factors
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the independent variable goes on the
y-axix
x-axis
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the dependent variable goes on the
y-axis
x-axis
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Two words needed to make a hypothesis
if, then
so, because
before, after
if, so
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an object that floats in water is
more dense than water
less dense than water
the same density of water
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An observation uses a person's 5 senses?
False
True
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Scientists use this to help them solve problems.
scientific method
pythagorean theorem
educated guess
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The variable that is measured
independent variable
dependent variable
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a graduated cylinders is used to measure
force
volume
mass
length
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the control group
doesn't get the independent variable
gets the independent variable
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the tested variable
dependent variable
independent variable
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A hypothesis is
a source of error
materials
a problem/purpose
an educated guess
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An inference is based on a person's knowledge and inferences.
False
True
