A process used by scientists to find answers to questions and solve problems. Usually has only one variable testing to see if it makes a difference.
Research
Scientific method
Independent variable
Control group
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Definition
A process used by scientists to find answers to questions and solve problems. Usually has only one variable testing to see if it makes a difference.
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Definition
Asking a question or identifying a problem relies on making observations about the world around you. An observation is any use of the senses (smell, touch, taste, hearing, seeing) to gather information. Ex. The plant is 10cm tall, has 25 leaves, is dark green, and has a mass of 15g.
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Definition
Science topics that might help answer your question. Experiments that have already been done that are similar to your experiment. Research is to learn more about your topic to create a knowledgeable hypothesis.
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A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to a question or problem. It must be testable. Can show cause and effect. It must include an if/then statement. Predictions can be made based on hypothesis. Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die.
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Term
Quantitative data
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Qualitative data
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Term
Independent variable
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Definition
The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
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Definition
The group that receives the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
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Definition
The group that does not change from normal conditions, and does NOT receive the independent variable.
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all parts of an experiment that stay the same between the groups. The independent variable is the only "difference" made between the groups, all other parts of the experiment must stay the same with all test groups to be sure that no other variables determine the outcome.
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Term
Materials list
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Procedure
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Definition
Scientists use data tables and graphs to help them analyze the result of their experiment. This usually involves doing math with the numbers. X-axis is used for the independent variable, Y-axis is used for the dependent variable Examples: finding the mean, median, or mode, subtracting, multiplying.
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Scientists state whether they "accept" or "reject" their hypotheses at the end of an experiment when drawing conclusions.
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Definition
A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to a question or problem. It must be testable/able to measure results.
Can show cause and effect.
It must include an if/then statement.
Predictions can be made based on hypothesis.
Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die. Should have only one independent variable
Can show cause and effect.
It must include an if/then statement.
Predictions can be made based on hypothesis.
Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die. Should have only one independent variable
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Term
List the 6 steps of the scientific method in order
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Term
What is the difference between a good materials list and a bad materials list?
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What is the main objective of conducting an experiment?
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What must a good set of procedures include?
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Term
What are the 6 parts of a great graph? (SULTAN)
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How are independent and dependent variables different from each other?
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Asking a question or identifying a problem relies on making observations about the world around you. An observation is any use of the senses (smell, touch, taste, hearing, seeing) to gather information. Ex. The plant is 10cm tall, has 25 leaves, is dark green, and has a mass of 15g.
Research
Conclusion
Observation
Inquiry
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Science topics that might help answer your question. Experiments that have already been done that are similar to your experiment. Research is to learn more about your topic to create a knowledgeable hypothesis.
Research
Observation
Criteria
Testing
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A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to a question or problem. It must be testable. Can show cause and effect. It must include an if/then statement. Predictions can be made based on hypothesis. Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die.
Hypothesis
What are the important parts all good hypotheses should have?
Procedure
Observation
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Quantitative data
A process used by scientists to find answers to questions and solve problems. Usually has only one variable testing to see if it makes a difference.
Data that is based on numbers you can measure or count. Example: Plant A grew to 10cm, and Plant B grew to 7cm at the end of 3 weeks.
Data that is based on observations of qualities. Example: Plant A is dark green in color and thick, and Plant B is light green in color and thin.
Complete lists of all objects used during an experiment. It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object. Everything must be measured.
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Qualitative data
Complete lists of all objects used during an experiment. It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object. Everything must be measured.
A process used by scientists to find answers to questions and solve problems. Usually has only one variable testing to see if it makes a difference.
Data that is based on numbers you can measure or count. Example: Plant A grew to 10cm, and Plant B grew to 7cm at the end of 3 weeks.
Data that is based on observations of qualities. Example: Plant A is dark green in color and thick, and Plant B is light green in color and thin.
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Independent variable
The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Complete lists of all objects used during an experiment. It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object. Everything must be measured.
all parts of an experiment that stay the same between the groups. The independent variable is the only "difference" made between the groups, all other parts of the experiment must stay the same with all test groups to be sure that no other variables determine the outcome.
The one part of the experiment that you change at the beginning of an experiment. This is the one thing that you change to see if it makes a difference when compared to the norm.
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The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Control group
Observation
Dependent variable
Experimental group
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The group that receives the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Control group
Research
Experimental group
Independent variable
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The group that does not change from normal conditions, and does NOT receive the independent variable.
Scientific method
Experimental group
Control group
Dependent variable
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all parts of an experiment that stay the same between the groups. The independent variable is the only "difference" made between the groups, all other parts of the experiment must stay the same with all test groups to be sure that no other variables determine the outcome.
Conclusion
Controlled variable
Independent variable
Control group
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Materials list
Data that is based on observations of qualities. Example: Plant A is dark green in color and thick, and Plant B is light green in color and thin.
Science topics that might help answer your question. Experiments that have already been done that are similar to your experiment. Research is to learn more about your topic to create a knowledgeable hypothesis.
Complete lists of all objects used during an experiment. It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object. Everything must be measured.
A process used by scientists to find answers to questions and solve problems. Usually has only one variable testing to see if it makes a difference.
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Procedure
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. It must include: How to measure the independent variable, How to measure the dependent variable, and How to change the independent variable
Complete lists of all objects used during an experiment. It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object. Everything must be measured.
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
Science topics that might help answer your question. Experiments that have already been done that are similar to your experiment. Research is to learn more about your topic to create a knowledgeable hypothesis.
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Scientists use data tables and graphs to help them analyze the result of their experiment. This usually involves doing math with the numbers. X-axis is used for the independent variable, Y-axis is used for the dependent variable Examples: finding the mean, median, or mode, subtracting, multiplying.
Diagram
Research
Charts
Graphs
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Scientists state whether they "accept" or "reject" their hypotheses at the end of an experiment when drawing conclusions.
Research
Observation
Conclusion
Procedure
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A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to a question or problem. It must be testable/able to measure results.
Can show cause and effect.
It must include an if/then statement.
Predictions can be made based on hypothesis.
Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die. Should have only one independent variable
Can show cause and effect.
It must include an if/then statement.
Predictions can be made based on hypothesis.
Example: If a plant is exposed to excessive sunlight, then it will die. Should have only one independent variable
How are independent and dependent variables different from each other?
What are the 6 parts of a great graph? (SULTAN)
What is the difference between a good materials list and a bad materials list?
What are the important parts all good hypotheses should have?
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List the 6 steps of the scientific method in order
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
1.Ask a question or identify a problem 2.Research to learn more about the topic 3.Form a hypothesis, based on your research 4.Test the hypothesis
5.Analyze the results
5.Analyze the results
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
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What is the difference between a good materials list and a bad materials list?
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
To "accept" or "reject" their hypotheses at the end of an experiment when drawing conclusions.
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
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What is the main objective of conducting an experiment?
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
To "accept" or "reject" their hypotheses at the end of an experiment when drawing conclusions.
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
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What must a good set of procedures include?
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. It must include: How to measure the independent variable, How to measure the dependent variable, and How to change the independent variable
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
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What are the 6 parts of a great graph? (SULTAN)
1.Ask a question or identify a problem 2.Research to learn more about the topic 3.Form a hypothesis, based on your research 4.Test the hypothesis
5.Analyze the results
5.Analyze the results
A step by step list of EVERYTHING scientists must do during an experiment. How to measure the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
How to measure the dependent variable
How to change the independent variable
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
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How are independent and dependent variables different from each other?
Independent Variable: The one part of the experiment that you change at the beginning of an experiment. This is the one thing that you change to see if it makes a difference when compared to the norm.
Dependent Variable: The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Dependent Variable: The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Materials lists are complete lists of all objects used during an experiment
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
It must include the specific sizes and types of each object, and the amounts of each type of object
Scale is even on the axes, Units labeled on the axes, Labels the x and y axes, Title of the graph Aesthetics (make it pretty), Numbered on the lines
The measurement taken in the end to see if the independent variable made a difference when compared to the control group. The part of the experiment that changes in the end. What we can measure at the end to see if there is a change. The dependent variable "depends" on the independent variable.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Example: A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
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