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Scientific Inquiry
6th grade terms & definitions
Term | Definition |
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The X Axis | Also known as the horizontal axis on a graph |
The Y Axis | Also known as the vertical axis on a graph |
Independent Variable | The one variable that is purposely changed in the test by the investigator during an experiment |
Controlled Variable | The variables that are kept the same or constant in an experiment |
Quantitative Observation | Think quantity - Observations that are based on measurements |
Observing | Using your five senses to gather information about the world around you |
Inferenced | To explain or interpret an observation using previous experience |
Qualitative Observations | Think of Quality - observations made using your five senses |
Predictions | Making an inference about a future event based on current evidence or past evidence |
Dependent Variable | The variable that is a result of an independent variable (you find out at the END) |
Uncontrolled Variable | Something you did not anticipate or think would happen OR a human error |
Hypothesis | An educated guess or prediction that must be testable |
Bar Graph | A graph that is used for descriptive data, such as car colors(comparing/contrasting data) |
Data Table | A way to organize data into two columns with independent variable always on the left and dependent variable always on the right |
Increments | When numbering a graph, the numbers you choose are called increments |
Line graph | A type of graph that is used when data take place over time, such as population changes or a person's growth |
Range | The numbers that are between the highest and lowest numbers in the data set |
Metric system | The system of measurements that is used by all scientists (Based on the number 10, so it is easy to convert units) |