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Scientific Method and Marcos Flashcards

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1
Q

A c_________ g_________ is a necessary component of many science experiments and serves as a c_________ .

A

Control
Group
Constant

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A good conclusion will include the d_________ collected during the e_________ that validates the conclusion.

A

data

experiment

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A graph showing extreme growth or extreme decline of an application from the real world.

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Exponential Graph

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A graph that compares data sets at a glimpse.

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Bar Graph

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A graph that displays a period of change over time.

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Linear Graph

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A graph that lets the scientist picture the experiment’s information and data.

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Circle Graph

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A group that is altered by the scientist in order to test the hypothesis.

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Experimental Group

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A hypothesis is an e_________ g_________ that suggests a possible explanation to some phenomenon or event.

A

Educated

Guess

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A line that explains the relationship between points through a scatter plot.

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Best fit line

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10
Q

A statement explaining the observations of natural phenomena.

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Law

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A variable that stays the same during an experiment, unlike the independent and dependent variables.

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Constant variable

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Identify a p_______ or ask a q__________ .

A

Problem

Question

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13
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A______ your results.

A

Analyze

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14
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All the good experiments must have one i_________ v_________ and a t_________ hypothesis.

A

Independent
Variable
Testable

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An e_________ g_________ is identical to the c_________ g_________ in every way except for the i_________ v_________ .

A 
Educated
Guess
Controlled
Group
Independent
Variable
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16
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An educated guess that is testable.

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Hypothesis

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17
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An experiment that is not changed and is used to compare to the experimental groups.

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Control group

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18
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An explanation of a natural event based on observations and investigation.

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Theory

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19
Q

C_______ and r______ data.

A

Collect

Record

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20
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C________________ are variables/factors that stay the same in both groups.

A

Constants

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21
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Coming to a c_________ as to whether your h_________ is supported/accepted or r_________.

A

Conclusion
Hypothesis
Rejected

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22
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Data collected as numbers.

A

Quantitative

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23
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Data of what are senses detect.

A

Qualitative

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24
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Examine closely, looking for every little detail.

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Analyze

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25
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Factors that the scientist manipulates during an experiment.

A

Variables

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26
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In a controlled experiment, what 2 groups do you have?

A

Control & experimental

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27
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Information from observing the experiment.

A

Data

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28
Q

Name the 4 macromolecules.

A

Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipid, Nucleic Acid

29
Q

Obtainable facts and information confirming whether a theory is true.

A

Evidence

30
Q

Stating a h_____

A

Hypothesis

31
Q

Test the h_______ by designing a controlled e_______

A

Hypothesis

Experiment

32
Q

The d_________ v_________ is what the scientist/experimenter m_________ and r_________ during an experiment.

A

dependent
variable
measure
record

33
Q

The i_________ v_________ is the ONE factor the scientist/experimenter v_________ or c_________ during an experiment.

A

independent
variable
variable
constant

34
Q

The outcome of the experiment.

A

Conclusion

35
Q

The procedure scientists use to answer a question or solve a problem is known as the __________

A

Scientific Method

36
Q

The ratio of the y-axis and x-axis changes when you move from one point to the next.

A

Slope

37
Q

What are some characteristics of living things?

A

eat, have a metabolism, grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis

38
Q

What instrument is used to view small details or objects in a lab?

A

Microscope

39
Q

What is the difference between a polymer and a monomer?

A

Polymer: Marcos
Monomer: building blocks for Marcos

40
Q

What is the metric unit for length?

A

meters

41
Q

What is the metric unit for mass?

A

grams

42
Q

What is the metric unit for temperature?

A

Celsius

43
Q

What is the metric unit for volume?

A

liters

44
Q

What is the monomer for protein?

A

amino acids

45
Q

What is the monomer for lipids?

A

fatty acids & glycerol

46
Q

What is the polymer for fatty acids and glycerol?

A

lipids

47
Q

What is the polymer of a monosaccharide?

A

polysaccharide

48
Q

What is the polymer of amino acids?

A

proteins

49
Q

What is the SI or Metric System and who uses it?

A

a universal measuring system that is used by scientists to measure.

50
Q

What is the smallest unit that is considered living?

A

Cells

51
Q

What the scientist sees while conducting an experiment.

A

Observation

52
Q

Where the dependent variable is plotted.

A

Y-axis

53
Q

Where the independent variable is plotted.

A

X-axis

54
Q

Which group in an experiment has the Independent variable?

A

both groups

55
Q

Which macromolecule can function as an enzyme?

A

Proteins

56
Q

Which macromolecule is the only one with phosphorous?

A

Nucleic Acids

57
Q

Which macromolecule is used for long term energy?

A

Lipids

58
Q

Which macromolecule is used for short term energy?

A

Carbohydrates

59
Q

Which macromolecule makes DNA and RNA?

A

Nucleic Acids

60
Q

All polymers are made up of

A

monomers

61
Q

Glucose is an example of:

A

simple carbohydrate

62
Q

Lipid tails are:

A

hydrophobic

63
Q

Lipid heads are:

A

hydrophilic

64
Q

Plasma membranes are composed of which the main polymer?

A

lipid

65
Q

Which element is found only in Nucleic Acids, but not in the other macromolecules?

A

Phosphate

66
Q

Which element is found in proteins but not carbohydrates or lipids?

A

Nitrogen

67
Q

Nucleotides are connected together by which type of bond?

A

hydrogen

68
Q

What are SDS sheets?

A

Chemical safety data.

69
Q

Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living things?

A

ability to move

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