Unit 1: scientific method Flashcards

to learn the vocabulary terms associated with experiments

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1
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The one variable that can change

A

experimental variable

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2
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The prediction

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hypothesis

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3
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The question must be ______

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testable

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4
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The conditions which stay the same

A

controlled variables

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5
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This variable is your experimental outcome or result

A

dependent variable

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6
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The variable which goes on the x axis

A

independent variable

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7
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The variable which goes on the y axis

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dependent variable

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8
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This variable is the Cause of your results

A

experimental variable

independent variable

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9
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These variables can be ruled out as causing your results

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controlled variables

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10
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In the isopod lab, wet vs. dry

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experimental variable

independent variable

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11
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In the isopod lab, the size of the chambers

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controlled variable

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12
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The behavior of the isopods in the choice chambers

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dependent variable

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13
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The traditional title for a graph

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dependent variable vs. independent variable

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14
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In the graph, which variable is the dependent variable? Which variable is the independent variable?

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dependent = oxygen concentration

independent = distance down stream

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15
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What goes in paranthesis when labling the x and y axes?

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The units

oC is a unit of temperature

min is a unit of time

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16
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What is missing from this graph?

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a title

the unit for “Rate of Photosynthesis”