Scientific Method Flash Cards

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Part of an experiment used for comparison?

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Control Group

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A testable prediction of a cause-effect relationship between variables is a ____.

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hypothesis

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Dependent variable location on a graph?

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Y-axis

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Use tongs to take a beaker off a burner because:

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It allows you to move it if it is too hot.

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A factor in an experiment that changes in response to the independent variable is the ____.

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dependent variable

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Accurate & precise measurement from the graduated cylinder:

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20.0 mL

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If your lab partner’s clothes catch fire, first __________.

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use a fire extinguisher

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Steps in the scientific method include observing data, forming a hypothesis, and developing a model, but not:

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discarding data that doesn’t match the hypothesis.

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Best way to show percentage of students with A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, and F’s?

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Circle Graph

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A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the ______

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constant