Asking Scientific Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What are Observations
A
A statement based on something somebody has seen heard or noticed.
2
Q
What is an Investigation
A
The action of researching something to find an answer to your question.
3
Q
What is data
A
Facts statistics or items of information
4
Q
What is a variable
A
Anything that might affect the outcome of an investigation
5
Q
Independent Variable
A
The variable you change to see what happens
6
Q
Control Variable
A
The variable that is kept the same to provide a fair test
7
Q
Dependent Variable
A
The variable you measure
8
Q
What is a Prediction
A
A prediction is what you expect to happen if your observations are true.
