Scientific Math and Method

When data points are close together but not close to the accepted value

• accurate

• precise

when data points are close to the accepted value and each other

• accurate but not precise

• accurate and precise

• precise but not accurate

• not precise or accurate

precision is about repeatability of results accuracy is about nearness to an accepted value

• true

• false

when cleaning up after a lab, leftover chemicals should be...

• placed back in their original containers

• left on the lab table

• placed in the proper disposal container

• thrown away

proper lab safety includes

• hair tied back

• goggles

• closed-toed shoes

• loose and hanging clothing

A hypothesis must be falsifiable and

Identify the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

Do tomatoes grow fastest under fluorescent, incandescent, or natural light?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Identify the DEPENDENT variable

Do tomatoes grow fastest under fluorescent, incandescent, or natural light?

the dependent variable is graphed on the...

• x axis

• y axis

the independent variable is graphed on the...

• x axis

• y axis