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?

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