Measurement And Scientific Method Flashcards
Definition of accurate
Close measurement and correct
Definition of precise
Similar or close
Both
Correct and similar and close measurements
Measuring accuracy out should measure to the
Smallest number of ml
1st step for scientific method
Ask/observations
2 step for scientific method
Hypothesis
3rd step to scientific method
Prediction
4th step to scientific method
Test hypothesis / design experiment
5th step to scientific method
Analyze results
6th step to scientific method
Conclusions
7th step to scientific method
Communicate
Definition of dependent variable
Data/observed during experiment
Independent variable
What is being tested
Constants
What stays the same
Control group
No I.V
Experimental group
With I.V
What does I.V mean
Independent variable
To answer hypothesis use what statement
If and then statement
Question/problem
Saying the problem in method
To convert Mg to grams
Put the decimal to the smallest number
Definition of prediction
Statement of what will happen
Definition of inference
Logical explanation of an observation
Define observation
Senses to gather information
Definition of analyze
Organize data
Definition of conclusion
Whether data does or doesn’t support hypothesis
Communicate results
Write in Journal/information on internet/speak at science conferences