science Flashcards

1
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what is a independent variable?

A

the variable you change

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2
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what is the dependant variable?

A

the one you measure

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3
Q

how do you start a hypothesis?

A

if….then….

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4
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how do you start the aim?

A

to investigate….

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5
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what is the study of chemistry

A

the study of substances and how they change

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6
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What is secondary data?

A

data someone else collected

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7
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What is a hypothesis?

A

Your prediction

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8
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What is the parallax error?

A

When you don’t read at eye level

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9
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What is a conclusion?

A

Is your hypothesis correct or incorrect. Repeat hypothesis

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10
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What can you talk about in your discussion?

A

Reliable, accurate, valid, trend

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11
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Explain reliable

A

Did you repeat trials, small range?

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12
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Explain accurate

A

Remove anomalies, calculate averages, few errors

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13
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Explain trend

A

As the (independent variable) increases…
The shape of the graph shows what is happening to the dependant variable

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14
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Explain valid

A

One independent variable, us right equipment when measuring results, fair test

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15
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What does quantitative mean?

A

numbers, can be measured

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16
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What type of graph is used for qualitative data?

A

bar graph

17
Q

What are the hazards of compressed gas?

A

Explosive, high amount of energy, damage objects/buildings

18
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What are corrosives hazard?

A

Cause burns to skin, damage eyes, do not breath in fumes

19
Q

What is ecology

A

The study of the community of living things in a environment, and their interactions

20
Q

What is human reflex error

A

Delayed response

21
Q

On a table the column that comes first is what variable?

A

Independent variable

22
Q

What is the instrument error?

A

Faulty equipment