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a measurement tool used to measure volume, usually in milliliters (ml)
graduaded cylinder
the amount of space an object takes up
volume
the lowest point of the curve of a measured liquid
meniscus
gaining knowlege through observation and experimentation
empiricism
a description formed by using your 5 senses
qualitative observation
a description formed by measurement tools
quantitative observation
expainations we use to describe events we experience
inference
a variable that
has not changed
control
something that changes
variable
a factor or condition that is
intentionally changed by a scientist in an experiment
independent variable
a factor or condition that might be
unintentionally changed or affected in an experiment
dependent variable
an educated guess
hypothesis
a tool designed to assist in the classification of organizisms
dichotomous key
what is the first step in the scientific method?
identify the problem
identify the problem...what comes next?
research the problem
research the problem...what comes next?
develop a hypothesis
develop a hypothesis...what comes next?
design your experiment
design your experiment...what comes next?
analyze your results
analyze your results...what comes next?
state the conclusion
volume is measured with a
___a___
in
_b_
.
a= graduated cylinder
b= ml
length is meaured with a
__a__
in
_b_
.
a=ruler
b=cm or mm
Author
mmmk24
ID
103653
Card Set
science unit test 1
Description
science
Updated
2011-09-22T21:57:44Z
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