SCIENTIFIC METHOD VOCABULARY Review

Question 1

Vertical line on theleft side of a graph; the responding variable is always written here

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y axis

Question 2

Something that needs to be solved; questions that scientists ask about the world around them.

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Problem

Question 3

A T-shaped diagram;displays raw data from an experiment

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DATA TABLE

Question 4

Something that can change or "vary" in a situation.

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variable

Question 5

To see if the Mass of the pendulum would effect how fast it would swing, the speed is the..

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dependent variable

Question 6

The person's heart rate had increased. This observation is ...

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Objective

Question 7

Use of the five senses(seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching) to collect information.

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Observation

Question 8

A variable that changes as a result of the manipulation of another variable.

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dependent variable

Question 9

The other factors in the experiment that are NOT allowed to change.

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constants

Question 10

Measurement system scientists use. Length: meters, weight:grams,volume:,temperature: celcius

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Metrics

Question 11

Joe was late to class, he must have gotten in trouble by a teacher. This is an...

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inference

Question 12

The group or part of the experiment that is not given any special treatment (no IV changed)

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control

Question 13

Numerical (number)information that is used to draw conclusions.

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quantitative data

Question 14

Sensory (sight, touch,smell, hearing, taste) information that is used to draw conclusions.

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qualitative data

Question 15

A diagram consisting of lines, bars, or circles to represent information visually.

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GRAPH

Question 16

Best graph for showing parts of a whole

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pie chart

Question 17

There is only one scientific method!

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False

Question 18

The solution or answer to a problem; what is learned about the problem through experiments.

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CONCLUSION

Question 19

Experimental tests done more than once to be sure results are reliable are called....

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trials

Question 20

Mrs. Windrow wanted to see if studying really made students learn better.The studying is the...

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independent variable

Question 21

A variable that is deliberately or intentionally changed by the scientist in an experiment.

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independent variable

Question 22

Best graph to compare facts

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bar graph

Question 23

A methodical, logical way of doing something;includes directions or plans, listed step by step.

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Procedures

Question 24

A type of observation that is based on your opinion. Like he seems tired.

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Subjective

Question 25

Used to organize data and to show numerical info.; do not show visual comparisons

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<br>tables

Question 26

Horizontal line at thebottom of a graph; manipulated variable is always written on this axis

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x axis

Question 27

If the persons heart rate was measured to be 100 beats per minute, the data is ....

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Quantitative

Question 28

A prediction; based on observations,research, and what is already known about the subject.

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hypothesis

Question 29

A test or trial used to gain knowledge or to test a theory

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EXPERIMENT

SCIENTIFIC METHOD VOCABULARY Review

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SCIENTIFIC METHOD VOCABULARY Review

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