Steps Of The Scientific Method | Variables | Common Graphs | Vocabulary | SULTAN |
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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?
Define a problem/ ask a question
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What is an independent variable?
Manipulated variable/ what's being tested
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What graph uses comparisons?
bar graph
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What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a statement of scientific explanation for a natural phenomenon written as an if-then statement.
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What is the S in sultan for?
Scale
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What is the final step of the Scientific Method?
Communicate the results
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What is a dependent variable?
responds to the changes/ what is being measured
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What graph equals 100?
pie chart
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What is an experiment?
A test under specific conditions used to show a known truth or examine if a hypothesis is true
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What is the U in sultan for?
Units
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What is the step after forming the hypothesis?
Testing the hypothesis through experiments
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What axis is the independent variable on?
x-axis
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What graph shows changes over time?
line graphs
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What is a control?
A group in an experiment that has no change from normal conditions.
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What is the L in sultan for?
Labels
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What is done in order to draw conclusions?
Analyze results
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What axis is the dependent variable on?
y-axis
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Why do we use graphs?
To show data
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What is a theory?
A hypothesis that has been tested to be true and widely accepted.
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What is the T in sultan for?
Title
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What must be done to the collected data?
It must be recorded
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What is a testable question?
can be answered by conducting an experiment
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Do graphs allow us to interpret information easily? Yes or no?
Yes
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What is a law
A statement that holds true and does not change between or among cases in which all conditions are met.
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What is the N in sultan for?
Neatness
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