UNIT 1: Scientific Inquiry

Front

What are observations and data based on the 5 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, and hear called?

Back

Qualitative Observations and Data

Front

What is the distance measured between two points called?

Back

Length

Front

What is the basis for the investigation and what you are trying to find out called?

Back

Driving Question

Front

What is a prediction about the results based on observations and prior knowledge called?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is the variable that is measured in the experiment called?

Back

Dependent Variable

Front

What is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment called?

Back

Independent Variable

Front

What do we call the factors that are kept the same in an experiment?

Back

Control Variables

Front

What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

Back

Observation

Front

What is a testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment called?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is the information collected during an experiment called?

Back

Data