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Scientific Method and Terminology
Scientific Method and Terminology
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An observation that measures quantity (ex: 45 milliliters of liquid)
number observation
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
descriptive observation
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A personal feeling on an issue or topic
observation
inference
opinion
independent variable
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This is the factor we measure in an experiment.
the independent variable
the x- factor
the controls
the dependent variable
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The factor in an experiment you keep the same.
the independent variable
the controls
the dependent variable
the x- factor
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All the tools and equipment needed to complete the lab
materials
safety
controls
procedures
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Observation, Opinion, or Inference: The playground equipment is nice.
Opinion
Inference
Observation
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A descriptive observation (ex: the liquid is blue)
describing observation
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
expressive observation
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The step of the scientific method when you actually complete the lab
analysis
data
procedures
graph
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A question you want to solve
problem
controls
background information
analysis
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John wants to test if playing music for plants will affect their growth? What is the controls?
amount of sunlight
all of the above
length of experiment
type of plant
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The y-axis on a graph represents the
independent variables
math ahhhhh!!!!!!
controls
dependent variables
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A conclusion where no personal preference or feeling is involved
bias
opinion
qualitative observation
inference
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Observation, Opinion, or Inference: The are multiple activities going on.
Observation
Inference
Opinion
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An educated guess using an "if... then... " statement
hypothesis
guess
independent variable
observation
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John wants to test if playing music for plants will affect their growth? What is the independent variable?
amount of sunlight
type of music
growth of plant
type of plant
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The step of the scientific method where you display your data
graph
analysis
observations
conclusion
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of bias
personal ability
peer pressure
personal gain
past experience
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Observation, Opinion, or Inference: The children are getting along.
Observation
Opinion
Inference
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The x-axis on a graph represents the
math ahhhhh!!!!!!
controls
dependent variable
independent variable
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John wants to test if playing music for plants will affect their growth? What is the dependent variable?
type of plant
amount of sunlight
growth of plant
type of music
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This is the factor we change.
the dependent variable
the independent variable
the x- factor
the controls
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Observation, Opinion, or Inference: The children are getting along.
Observation
Opinion
Inference
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Observation, Opinion, or Inference: There are 8 children.
Opinion
Inference
Observation
