Investigating Science :) Flashcards
name the 6 branches of science
astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology
quantitative data is
Quantitative data is numbers-based, countable, or measurable.
qualitative data is
Qualitative data is interpretation-based and descriptive
name 4 types of graphs
bar graph, line graph, pie chart, histogram
paralax error
viewing it from the wrong angle
instrument error
occurs when instruments give inaccurate readings, such as a negative mass reading for the apple on a scale.
100cm =
1m
1000mg=
1g
accuracy
using the right device/tools
reliability
do multiple tests
independent variable
what you change
dependent variable
what is being tested
control variable
what is being kept the same throughout
do you close or open the collar of a bunsen burner before lighting it?
close