science investigatory project

The factors in an experiment that change or can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• steps

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent (responding) variable
• independent (manipulated) variable
• observations
• control group

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

What are the procedures within your experiment?

• the conclusion to your experiment
• the supplies you use
• step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
• procedures are procedures

What are the materials in an investigation? 

• your favorite markers and lucky eraser
• everything you will need to complete your experiment
• a ruler and triple-beam balance
• step by step directions to complete an experiment

What is this tool called and what would it be used to measure?

• Meter stick and distance or length
• Meter stick and mass
• beaker and volume
• graduated cylinder and volume

How many variables should be tested in a controlled experiment?

• one
• two
• three
• as many as possible

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to set up a data table with more
• To better know what is causing the changes
• It is what has always been done
• No one really knows

The ____________  ______ is a way to measure the volume of an irregular object such as a rock.  Liquid pushed out of the way is equal to the volume of the rock.

• divergent method
• discovery method
• volumetric method of fluids
• displacement method

What measures the amount of matter in an object?

• Distance
• Mass
• Time
• Volume