Unit 1 Voc- Experimental Design

Question 1

testable question

Answer 1

Something that can be tested or proven through experimentation or observation

Question 2

non-testable question

Answer 2

not capable of being tested

Question 3

Quantitative

Answer 3

of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity

Question 4

Qualitative

Answer 4

the characteristics or features of something, rather than its quantity

Question 5

Trials

Answer 5

trying something to if it works or o get the best version of it

Question 6

Observation

Answer 6

the act of careful watching and listening

Question 7

Empirical evidence

Answer 7

any information you can collect through the processes of observation or investigation

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

a collection of information that is gathered by observation, questioning or measurement

Question 9

Model is science

Answer 9

where scientists represent something in the real world In a way that makes it easier to understand, or make predictions

Question 10

Analogy

Answer 10

a comparison between two items based on a similar characteristic or feature

Question 11

Prototype

Answer 11

the original model of which something is patterned

Question 12

Hypothesis

Answer 12

an educated guess, or a guess you make based on information you already know

Question 13

Procedure

Answer 13

a series of steps that must be taken to do something

Question 14

Variable

Answer 14

a quantity that can change or vary, taking on different values

Question 15

Precision

Answer 15

the quality or state of being precise

Question 16

Accuracy

Answer 16

free from mistakes especially as the result of care

Question 17

Scientific method

Answer 17

the process scientists follow to solve problems

Question 18

Control

Answer 18

to exercise restraining or directing the influence over

Question 19

Constant

Answer 19

to go on without pause

Question 20

Predict

Answer 20

to declare in advance

Question 21

Infer

Answer 21

to make facts based on information

Question 22

Independent variable

Answer 22

a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables your trying to measure

Question 23

Dependent variable

Answer 23

something that depends on other factors

Question 24

Manipulated variable

Answer 24

something that is changed on purpose in an experiment

Question 25

Responding variable

Answer 25

a measurement that can change because of a change(s) of input data

Question 26

Sample size

Answer 26

the number of observations or individuals included in a study or experiment

Question 27

Validity

Answer 27

the quality or state of being valid

Question 28

Trends in data

Answer 28

a change over time

Question 29

Correlation

Answer 29

there is a relationship between two or more variables

Question 30

Variability

Answer 30

the tendency to shift or change - of being “variable”

Question 31

Mass

Answer 31

the amount of matter or substance that makes up an object

Question 32

Volume

Answer 32

the amount of space an object takes up

Question 33

Weight

Answer 33

the quality of being heavy

Question 34

Percent

Answer 34

out of 100

Question 35

Rate

Answer 35

a ratio of two measurements using different units

Question 36

Ratio

Answer 36

compares one thing to another thing

Question 37

Line graph

Answer 37

a plot of data points that are connected with a line

Question 38

Bar graph

Answer 38

to show how something changes over time or compares items

Question 39

Pie graph

Answer 39

a circular graph that is divided into sections that are proportional to the data they represent

Question 40

Scatter plot

Answer 40

a graph of points that show the relationship between two sets of data

Question 41

Claim

Answer 41

express your right to something

Question 42

Evidence

Answer 42

something that is used to support an argument

Question 43

Reason

Answer 43

a statement or fact that explains why something is the way it is

Question 44

Theory

Answer 44

a group of linked ideas intended to explain something

Question 45

Bias

Answer 45

our perception of the way things are or should be, even if it’s not accurate