the Scientific method and graphing
Match the vocabulary words to the correct definitions. Hypothesis A testable prediction Control Group that receives the "normal" conditions Independent/ Manipulated Variable The variable that the scientist changes Dependent Variable The variable that is measured Constant A condition during the experiment that stays the same for all groups being tested Observation Using your five senses to determine information Inference Drawing a conclusion using the evidence at hand Which of the following puts the steps of a scientific experiment in the correct order? 2,3,1,4 2,1,4,3 2,1,3,4 4,2,3,1 According to the data shown in the graph, the hypothesis is only correct for latitudes- up to 40 degrees from the equator from the poles to 40 degrees from the equator between 20 degrees and 60 degrees from the equator farthest from the equator There is a greater average humidity in the north south What is the independent variable for this graph? Velocity Distance Galaxy None of These How much limestone was worn away between Day 1 and Day 2? 2.5 grams 2.8 grams 0.2 gram 2.3 grams According to this graph what type of rock or mineral is most resistant to erosion? Igneous Metamorhpic Sedimentary Mineral According to this graph, which rock or mineral erodes the fastest? Sandstone Limestone Granite Quartz Fill in the blank The Scientific method is a process of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated and tested. A conclusion is reached based on data. A hypothesis can be either supported or unsupported based on the data.