A tentative theory used to explain a set of facts.
inference
properties
hypothesis
qualitative
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A conclusion based on observations or what is already known.
inference
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The nature of a material, such as the physical qualities of color, hardness, state, density, and conductivity.
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Description, observation or analysis of a substance based on its qualities.
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Description, observation or analysis of a substance based on numbered measurements.
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There are three trees in the picture. Is this statement a ...
inference
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qualitative observation
quantitative observation
The tree branch is broken. Is this statement a...
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qualitative observation
quantitative observation
The boy was hanging on the branch. The branch broke. The boy fell into the pond. The goat heard the splash and looked at the boy. Is this statement a (an)...
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qualitative observation
quantitative observation
Is this observation Quantatative or Qualitative? The recycle garbage can is blue.
Quantitative
Qualitative
Is this observation Quantatative or Qualitative? George middle school has 3 grades.
Quantitative
Qualitative
Being on time to class means...
Being within 5 feet of the room
Being in the room
Being in my seat
Being in my seat with my supplies
Being on time to class means...
Being within 5 feet of the room
Being in the room
Being in my seat
Being in my seat with my supplies
Being on time to class means...
Being within 5 feet of the room
Being in the room
Being in my seat
Being in my seat with my supplies
PROBLEM: Students are not doing school work.
Hypothesis:_IF working on school work helps students make more money by the time they turn 25 years old AND students work on more school work THEN more students will make more money by the time they turn 25 years old
*The students, the school work, the neighborhood and the teachers will all stay the same.
What is the independent variable?
Amount of money students make by the time they turn 25 years old.
Students work on more school work.
The teachers
The job the student takes after school.
PROBLEM: Students are not doing school work.
Hypothesis:_IF working on school work helps students make more money by the time they turn 25 years old AND students work on more school work THEN more students will make more money by the time they turn 25 years old
*The students, the school work, the neighborhood and the teachers will all stay the same.
What is the dependent variable?
Amount of money students make by the time they turn 25 years old.
Students work on more school work.
The teachers
The job the student takes after school.
PROBLEM: Students are not doing school work.
Hypothesis:_IF working on school work helps students make more money by the time they turn 25 years old AND students work on more school work THEN more students will make more money by the time they turn 25 years old
*The students, the school work, the neighborhood and the teachers will all stay the same.
What is one controlled (constant) variable?
Amount of money students make by the time they turn 25 years old.
Students work on more school work.
The teachers
The job the student takes after school.
Factual information or data that supports or refutes a claim.
Advantage
Evidence
Disadvantage
Trade-off
A property that, in your opinion, is not good.
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I could have one piece of cold pizza now. If I wait an hour I can have 3 pieces of freshand hot pizza. This is an example of a _____________.
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Braking distance is measured from 60 to 0 MPH. (look at the Comparing Vehicle Feature sheet)
True
False
Fuel consumption is measured in liters per mileage. (look at the Comparing Vehicle Feature sheet)
True
False
The power of the engine is measured in rabbit power.
