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WorksheetsLiphook KS3 KS4 Working Scientifically Glossary
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How close a measurement is to the true value.
a)
accuracy
b)
y-axis
c)
validity
d)
valid conclusion
e)
trend
2.
A result that does not fit the pattern shown by other results. The value is outside of the variation expected by random uncertainty.
a)
anomalous
b)
zero error
c)
variable
d)
valid results
e)
true value
3.
A value that best represents a set of data. There are three types: the mean, the median and the mode.
a)
average
b)
accuracy
c)
volume
d)
validity
e)
uncertainty
4.
A graph that is drawn when one of the data sets is discontinuous (discrete) or categoric data.
a)
bar chart
b)
anomalous
c)
x-axis
d)
variable
e)
valid conclusion
5.
An inclination, predisposition or prejudice toward something. This can mean an experiment is carried out or results are interpreted in an unfair way, or a sampled population is not representative of the general population.
a)
bias
b)
average
c)
y-axis
d)
volume
e)
valid results
6.
Data that does not have numerical values. The values are labels, e.g. names of plants or types of material.
a)
categoric data
b)
bar chart
c)
zero error
d)
x-axis
e)
validity
7.
An explanation of what was learned from an investigation. It may agree or disagree with the hypothesis.
a)
conclusion
b)
bias
c)
accuracy
d)
y-axis
e)
variable
8.
Data that can take any value within a range. It is measured on a scale. For example, height or time.
a)
continuous data
b)
categoric data
c)
anomalous
d)
zero error
e)
volume
9.
A variable that may, in addition to the independent variable, affect the outcome of the investigation. It must be kept constant.
a)
control variable
b)
conclusion
c)
average
d)
accuracy
e)
data
10.
The link between two sets of data. For example, when one value increases as the other increases.
a)
correlation
b)
continuous data
c)
bar chart
d)
anomalous
e)
ethical
11.
Information, either qualitative or quantitative, that has been collected.
a)
data
b)
control variable
c)
bias
d)
average
e)
fraction
12.
The variable that is measured for each change of the independent variable. On a graph, it is plotted on the y-axis.
a)
dependent variable
b)
correlation
c)
categoric data
d)
bar chart
e)
accuracy
13.
A relationship between two variables whose ratio is equal to a constant value.
a)
directly proportional
b)
data
c)
conclusion
d)
bias
e)
anomalous
14.
Data that can only take certain values. It fits into categories. For example, shoe size or number of students. Often called discontinuous data.
a)
discrete data
b)
dependent variable
c)
continuous data
d)
categoric data
e)
average
15.
Relating to trade, industry and money.
a)
economic
b)
directly proportional
c)
control variable
d)
conclusion
e)
bar chart
16.
Relating to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates.
a)
environmental
b)
discrete data
c)
correlation
d)
continuous data
e)
bias
17.
Relating to morals, right and wrong.
a)
ethical
b)
economic
c)
data
d)
control variable
e)
categoric data
18.
An explanation of the quality of the investigation and the data collected.
a)
evaluation
b)
environmental
c)
dependent variable
d)
correlation
e)
conclusion
19.
Data which has been shown to be valid.
a)
evidence
b)
ethical
c)
directly proportional
d)
data
e)
continuous data
20.
When only the independent variable has been allowed to affect the dependent variable. All other variables have been controlled.
a)
fair test
b)
evaluation
c)
discrete data
d)
dependent variable
e)
control variable
21.
A way of showing a number that is part of a whole. Written in the A format B , where the horizontal line means divide.
a)
fraction
b)
evidence
c)
economic
d)
directly proportional
e)
correlation
22.
Data that can only take certain values. It fits into categories. For example, shoe size or number of students. Often called discrete data.
a)
discontinuous data
b)
fair test
c)
environmental
d)
discrete data
e)
data
23.
On a graph, this relationship will be represented by a straight line that goes through the origin. Its equation will be y = mx.
a)
directly proportional
b)
fraction
c)
ethical
d)
economic
e)
dependent variable
24.
A table that shows the number of times each value of a variable occurs.
a)
frequency table
b)
discontinuous data
c)
evaluation
d)
environmental
e)
directly proportional
25.
The steepness of a line (on a graph).
a)
gradient
b)
directly proportional
c)
evidence
d)
ethical
e)
discrete data
26.
Something that could cause harm to someone or damage to something, either immediately or in the future.
a)
hazard
b)
frequency table
c)
fair test
d)
evaluation
e)
economic
27.
A graph that is drawn when continuous data is grouped into categories.
a)
histogram
b)
gradient
c)
fraction
d)
evidence
e)
environmental
28.
A proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations. Used as the starting point for an investigation.
a)
hypothesis
b)
hazard
c)
discontinuous data
d)
fair test
e)
ethical
29.
The variable that you change or select the values for. On a graph, it is plotted on the x-axis.
a)
independent variable
b)
histogram
c)
directly proportional
d)
fraction
e)
evaluation
30.
The value of a variable when the line on a graph crosses the axis.
a)
intercept
b)
hypothesis
c)
frequency table
d)
discontinuous data
e)
evidence
31.
The difference between one value in a set of continuous data and the next. For example, a set of 11 readings equally spaced over a distance of 1m would give an interval of 10cm.
a)
interval
b)
independent variable
c)
gradient
d)
directly proportional
e)
fair test
32.
A term used to describe the relationship between two variables whose product is constant.
a)
inversely proportional
b)
intercept
c)
hazard
d)
frequency table
e)
fraction
33.
A graph where the points are joined with straight lines. These are often confused with scatter graphs.
a)
line graph
b)
interval
c)
histogram
d)
gradient
e)
discontinuous data
34.
The line drawn on a graph to illustrate relationships between two variables. It can also be a curve and does not necessarily pass through the origin.
a)
line of best fit
b)
inversely proportional
c)
hypothesis
d)
hazard
e)
directly proportional
35.
When the points on a scatter graph are close to a straight line. The equation will be y = mx + c. The line will pass through the y-axis at y = c.
a)
linear relationship
b)
line graph
c)
independent variable
d)
histogram
e)
frequency table
36.
The size or extent of something.
a)
magnitude
b)
line of best fit
c)
intercept
d)
hypothesis
e)
gradient
37.
A type of average found by adding up a list of numbers and dividing by how many numbers are in the list.
a)
mean
b)
linear relationship
c)
interval
d)
independent variable
e)
hazard
38.
A figure or amount obtained by measuring.
a)
measurement
b)
magnitude
c)
inversely proportional
d)
intercept
e)
histogram
39.
A type of average found by ordering the numbers and finding the middle one. If there are two middle numbers, you find the mean of those two numbers.
a)
median
b)
mean
c)
line graph
d)
interval
e)
hypothesis
40.
A step-by-step description of the experiment that will be carried out.
a)
method
b)
measurement
c)
line of best fit
d)
inversely proportional
e)
independent variable
41.
A type of average. The value that occurs most often in a set of numbers.
a)
mode
b)
median
c)
linear relationship
d)
line graph
e)
intercept
42.
A relationship between two sets of data where as one variable increases, the other decreases.
a)
negative correlation
b)
method
c)
magnitude
d)
line of best fit
e)
interval
43.
When the points on a scatter graph are not close to a straight line.
a)
non-linear relationship
b)
mode
c)
mean
d)
linear relationship
e)
inversely proportional
44.
The difference in size calculated in factors of ten.
a)
order of magnitude
b)
negative correlation
c)
measurement
d)
magnitude
e)
line graph
45.
The evaluation of scientific research by other scientists working in the same field.
a)
peer review
b)
non-linear relationship
c)
median
d)
mean
e)
line of best fit
46.
A way of showing a number that is part of a whole, by expressing it out of one hundred. A fraction with a denominator of one hundred.
a)
percentage
b)
order of magnitude
c)
method
d)
measurement
e)
linear relationship
47.
A circle divided into sectors where the angle of each sector is proportional to the number of items in that category.
a)
pie chart
b)
peer review
c)
mode
d)
median
e)
magnitude
48.
A relationship between two sets of data where as one variable increases, the other increases.
a)
positive correlation
b)
percentage
c)
negative correlation
d)
method
e)
mean
49.
The amount of spread in measurements about the mean value. The smaller the value, the closer the results are to each other.
a)
precision
b)
pie chart
c)
non-linear relationship
d)
mode
e)
measurement
50.
A statement suggesting what will happen when a hypothesis is tested.
a)
prediction
b)
positive correlation
c)
order of magnitude
d)
negative correlation
e)
median
51.
A comparison of a part with a whole. It can be given as a fraction or a percentage.
a)
proportion
b)
precision
c)
peer review
d)
non-linear relationship
e)
method
52.
Descriptive data, e.g. colour change.
a)
qualitative
b)
prediction
c)
percentage
d)
order of magnitude
e)
mode
53.
Numerical data, e.g. volume.
a)
quantitative
b)
proportion
c)
pie chart
d)
peer review
e)
negative correlation
54.
An error that causes readings to be spread about the true value, due to results varying in an unpredictable way from one measurement to the next.
a)
random error
b)
qualitative
c)
positive correlation
d)
percentage
e)
non-linear relationship
55.
In science, the maximum and minimum values of the independent or dependent variables. In maths, this is the difference between the maximum and minimum values.
a)
range
b)
quantitative
c)
precision
d)
pie chart
e)
order of magnitude
56.
The speed at which something changes.
a)
rate
b)
random error
c)
prediction
d)
positive correlation
e)
peer review
57.
A comparison of two quantities, written in the format A : B.
a)
ratio
b)
range
c)
proportion
d)
precision
e)
percentage
58.
No longer used to describe an investigation. See repeatable and reproducible.
a)
reliable
b)
rate
c)
qualitative
d)
prediction
e)
pie chart
59.
When the same experimenter repeats the investigation using the same method and equipment and gets the same result. Previously known as reliable.
a)
repeatable
b)
ratio
c)
quantitative
d)
proportion
e)
positive correlation
60.
When the investigation is repeated by another person, or by using different equipment or techniques, and the same results are obtained. Previously known as reliable.
a)
reproducible
b)
reliable
c)
random error
d)
qualitative
e)
precision
61.
The smallest change that a measuring device can detect in the variable being measured. On a ruler that has markings for each millimetre, this value will be 1mm.
a)
resolution
b)
repeatable
c)
range
d)
quantitative
e)
prediction
62.
The process in which you identify hazards, evaluate the risk associated with the hazard and put prevention methods in place to avoid injury.
a)
risk assessment
b)
reproducible
c)
rate
d)
random error
e)
proportion
63.
A method of survey that takes a representative sample of the population.
a)
sampling technique
b)
resolution
c)
ratio
d)
range
e)
qualitative
64.
A graduated range of values.
a)
scale
b)
risk assessment
c)
reliable
d)
rate
e)
quantitative
65.
A graph that is drawn when both sets of data are continuous data.
a)
scatter graph
b)
sampling technique
c)
repeatable
d)
ratio
e)
random error
66.
A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem
a)
scientific method
b)
scale
c)
reproducible
d)
reliable
e)
range
67.
A representation of a particular idea, event or process which makes it easier to understand.
a)
scientific model
b)
scatter graph
c)
resolution
d)
repeatable
e)
rate
68.
A way of rounding a number to get an approximate value which accounts for errors that may have been introduced in scientific experiments.
a)
significant figures
b)
scientific method
c)
risk assessment
d)
reproducible
e)
ratio
69.
The slant of the line
a)
slope (on a graph)
b)
scientific model
c)
sampling technique
d)
resolution
e)
reliable
70.
Relating to a community of people.
a)
social
b)
significant figures
c)
scale
d)
risk assessment
e)
repeatable
71.
The total area of the surface of an object.
a)
surface area
b)
slope (on a graph)
c)
scatter graph
d)
sampling technique
e)
reproducible
72.
Error that shifts all measurements in a standardized way. Decreases accuracy. Can result in bias
a)
systematic error
b)
social
c)
scientific method
d)
scale
e)
resolution
73.
A straight line that touches a curve (on a graph) at a given point.
a)
tangent
b)
surface area
c)
scientific model
d)
scatter graph
e)
risk assessment
74.
A scientific idea which is supported by the results of scientific investigations.
a)
theory
b)
systematic error
c)
significant figures
d)
scientific method
e)
sampling technique
75.
The general direction in which a set of data changes, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
a)
trend
b)
tangent
c)
slope (on a graph)
d)
scientific model
e)
scale
76.
The value that would be obtained in an ideal measurement.
a)
true value
b)
theory
c)
social
d)
significant figures
e)
scatter graph
77.
The interval within which the true value can be expected to lie.
a)
uncertainty
b)
trend
c)
surface area
d)
slope (on a graph)
e)
scientific method
78.
A conclusion supported by valid data, obtained from an appropriate experimental design and based on sound reasoning.
a)
valid conclusion
b)
true value
c)
systematic error
d)
social
e)
scientific model
79.
Results that are produced if an experiment is a fair test and provides repeatable results.
a)
valid results
b)
uncertainty
c)
tangent
d)
surface area
e)
significant figures
80.
Suitability of the investigation to answer the question being asked.
a)
validity
b)
valid conclusion
c)
theory
d)
systematic error
e)
slope (on a graph)
81.
A quantity or characteristic that can change in an investigation.
a)
variable
b)
valid results
c)
trend
d)
tangent
e)
social
82.
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
a)
volume
b)
validity
c)
true value
d)
theory
e)
surface area
83.
The horizontal axis on a graph where the independent variable is plotted.
a)
x-axis
b)
variable
c)
uncertainty
d)
trend
e)
systematic error
84.
The vertical axis on a graph where the dependent variable is plotted.
a)
y-axis
b)
volume
c)
valid conclusion
d)
true value
e)
tangent
85.
A type of systematic error which occurs when a measuring device gives a reading when the true value should be zero.
a)
zero error
b)
x-axis
c)
valid results
d)
uncertainty
e)
theory
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