unit 1 brainscape flashcards
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METRIC UNIT USED FOR MASS
Liter
METRIC UNIT USED FOR VOLUME
Meter
METRIC UNIT USED FOR DISTANCE
hypothesis
AN EDUCATED GUESS BASED ON OBSERVATIONS OF ENVIRONMENT.
Independent variable
The variable that changes in an experiment.
Dependent Variable
the variable that is measured an responds to the independent variable.
Control group
the group that is used as a comparison to the experimental group.
Experimental group
The group that is changed for an investigation.
Constant variables
conditions that remain the same in an experiment examples soil, water, light. ETC.
Procedure
Necessary steps to conduct an experiment.
Conclusion
an analysis of results and data.
Inference
A conclusion drawn from results and data.
Qualitative data
Quality or physical characteristics measured in a lab.
Quantitative data
measuring amounts or numbers in an experiment.
Scientific lab
A Scientific statement that has been consistently proven.
Scientific Theory
supported by a hypothesis and multiple trials.
Line graph
organize data chart into linear trends.
Bar graph
organize data charts used with bars ( often different trial groups)
