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Details Title: SCIENCE METHOD Description: vocabulary terms on the scientific method Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 09/09/2004 09:21:18	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Observation Definition Can be made using any of the 5 senses. Term Science Definition A way or process of investigating what is happening around us. Term Descriptive Research Definition Based mainly on observation. Term Dependent Variable Definition What is observed and measured by the scientist. that data that is collected. May be affected by the independent variable. Term Model Definition Used to represent things that happen too quickly, too slowly, are too big, too small, or too unsafe to observe directly. Term Experimental Research Design Definition A way to answer questions using a controlled series of planned steps. Term Line Graph Definition Used to show trends or relationships. Used with continuous data. Term Independent Variable Definition What is changed or tested by the scientist. May have an effect on the dependent variable. Term Bar Graph Definition Used to show differences or make comparisons. Used with non-continuous data. Term Trial Definition The number of times an experiment is done. Term Prediction Definition An educated guess about the future. Term Controlled Variable Definition Also called a constant. It is a variable that stays the same in an experiment. Term Hypothesis Definition A special type of prediction. It can be tested. A hypothesis is a guess about how the independent variable will affect the dependent variable. Term Conclusion Definition the answer to your questions based on the collected data. Term 4 things needed to design a Bar Graph Definition 1. Graph title 2. Label showing dependent variable with the unit of measure. 3. General Independent variable label 4. Specific Independent variable label