scientific methods Flashcards
(20 cards)
scientific methods
a series of steps followed to solve problems
hypothoesis
a prediction
controlled experiment
a experiment testing 1 thing useing 2 groups
variable
a factor that changes in an experament in order to test a hypothoesis
controll group
not being tested
experimentle goup
being tested
method 1
ask a question
method 2
make a hypothesis
method 3
conduct an experiment
method 4
collect data
method 5
analyze info
method 6
report results
meter
= 100 centameters
liter
= 1000 cubic cent.
gram
= 1000th of a kilogram
volume
the amount of space that an object occupies
mass
a large body of matter
density
comparison of the mass to the volume of an object
area
measurement of a surface or piece of land
celsius
a way to meshure heat