Scientific Inquiry Flashcards

Front

When making a GRAPH, IV goes on the _____ axis

Back

x-axis

Front

When making a GRAPH, DV goes on the _____ axis

Back

y-axis

Front

When making a DATA TABLE, IV data goes in the ______ column

Back

first column

Front

When making a DATA TABLE, DV data goes in the _________ column

Back

second column

Front

Define HYPOTHESIS:

Back

A possible explanation of why something may have happened.

Front

Define DEPENDENT VARIABLE:

Back

The variable that is measured.

Front

Define a CONSTANT:

Back

Factors that remain the same.

Front

What is the Scientific Method?

Back

A process, or steps taken to produce reliable results to answer a question.

Front

How DATA differs from EVIDENCE: Data is __________

Back

Data is what you observe/findings collected.

Front

How DATA differs from EVIDENCE: Evidence is __________

Back

Used to backup a claim.