Scientific Definitions

Question 1

Dependent

Answer 1

You measure but do not change this type of variable

Question 2

Independent

Answer 2

This variable that is changed in an experiment

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

An idea that attempts to explain observations or experimental results

Question 4

Apparatus

Answer 4

Equipment in the laboratory

Question 5

Record

Answer 5

You must always … results carefully in an experiment

Question 6

Hazard

Answer 6

Something that is a potential risk

Question 7

Reliable

Answer 7

Information you can trust

Question 8

Qualitative

Answer 8

Describes data that does not involve quantities

Question 9

Conclusion

Answer 9

A judgement made at the end of an investigation

Question 10

Hypothesis

Answer 10

A prediction that can be proved or disproved

Question 11

Extrapolate

Answer 11

Using a graph to predict results outside the range of the data collected

Question 12

Variable

Answer 12

Something that can be investigated as part of an experiment

Question 13

Repeat

Answer 13

Often repeat an experiment to ensure results are trustworthy

Question 14

Correlation

Answer 14

The connection between two variables found by plotting a graph.

Question 15

Anomaly

Answer 15

A result that does not fit in with the trend or pattern of results collected

Question 16

Data

Answer 16

Information obtained by the experiment

Question 17

Quantitative

Answer 17

Describes numerical data

Question 18

Control

Answer 18

Variables that must be kept for a fair test

Question 19

Continuous (relating to a graph)

Answer 19

Numerical values relating to quantity

Question 20

Categorical ( relating to graphs)

Answer 20

Usually a bar chart showing labels eg names, plant types etc