adapt: to modify or alter so as
to make fit or suitable for a different use or a particular purpose
analyze: to examine carefully in order to
determine why something happened or may be expected to happen
assess: to examine critically and estimate
the significance of
assume: to take for granted without
proof
categorize: put in a group or division in
a general system of classification; classify
classify: group together items which are
alike in some way communicating: the process of sharing information
and ideas
collaborate: work together
collaboration: act of working together
compare: identifying similarities or common
characteristics
concept: an idea or thought: a general idea
of what a thing or class of things is
conclusion: a statement that sums up what
you have learned from an experiment
connections: a relationship; association
contradiction: a condition in which things
tend to be contrary to each other; inconsistency; discrepancy
contrast: identify differences.
control: the constant in
the experiment; does not change
controlled experiment: an experiment in which
all factors except one are kept constant.
communicating: the process of sharing information
and ideas with others.
data or evidence: the information collected
through observation
density: the measurement of how much mass of a
substance is contained in a given volume.
dependent variable: a quantity influenced
or controlled by something else in the experiment.
describe: to tell or write about; give a
detailed account of
design: to make original plans
differentiate: to tell or see the differences
in; distinguish between
dilemma: a situation in which on must
choose between things equally unpleasant or dangerous
directly proportional: a term used
to describe the relationship between two variables whose graph is a straight
line passing through point (0,0).
distinguish: to show the difference in; differentiate
element: a substance that cannot be broken
down into other substances by chemical or physical means.
evaluate: to determine or set the value or
amount of: to judge
evaluative feedback: a reaction or response
to a particular process
evaporation: the process that occurs when
vaporization takes place only on the surface of a liquid
evidence: that which tends to prove
or disprove something; proof
experiment: a test or trial for the purpose
of discovering something unknown or of testing a principle
explanation: a statement made to make something
clear or understandable
fluctuate: to change continually or go back
and forth
formulate: to develop
generate: to produce or make
graph: a diagram that shows how two variables are
related.
hypothesis: a prediction about the outcome
of the experiment; a properly worded hypothesis should take the form of
an "If...then" statement. It should serve as a rough outline of the experiment
you will perform.
independent variable: a quantity whose value
may be determined freely without reference to others variables
inference: an explanation or interpretation
of an observation; It is not a fact but only one of many
possible explanations for an observation.
interpreting data: After completing an experiment,
data is analyzed to find any patterns or trends. What does data reveal?
inquiry: an investigation or examination
intuition: direct perception of truth or
fact without any reasoning process
investigation: a search for facts
irrelevant: not applicable or pertinent or
of no value
lateral connections: connections that branch
out sideways
linear connections: connections that follow
one after another
materials: supplies, tools or articles
for a specific purpose
measurement: extent, size, etc., determined
by measuring
model: a picture, diagram,
computer image or other representation of a complex idea .
note: to notice or observe
objective: something that one's efforts or action
are intended to accomplish; goal; purpose or target
observation: an exact report of what your
senses detect.
open-ended: having no
fixed answer
operational definition: a statement
that describes how a particular variable is to be measured or how a term
is to be defined.
paradox: something that is self contradictory
predicting: making an inference about a future
event based on current evidence or past experience.
procedure: a method of doing things.
process: a set of actions or operations performed
to get a desired result.
purpose: the aim or the intention of an action.
quantitative data: the measurements taken
during an investigation or experiment.
quantitative inquiry: the use of measurements
to determine the facts
relationship: a state or condition that exists
between things.
relevant: having a definite connection with
the matter under consideration
represent: to serve as a specific example.
result: that which happens
because of something; what is caused; outcome; consequence
scientific investigation: using the facts
or laws of science to examine a problem or condition.
solution: arriving at the explanation or answer
specification: a detailed
description
supplies: a quantity of tools. equipment,
and materials necessary to perform an experiment.
sufficient evidence: the amount of evidence that
is just enough to prove the result.
summarize: a brief expression of the main
points.
table: spreadsheet numbers before the graph is
made
test: to examine data and or procedures to
insure their proper application.
variable: any factor that can change in an
experiment.
dependent variable: a quantity influenced
or controlled by something else in the experiment
independent variable: a quantity whose value
may be determined freely without reference to other
variables. They are things you are allowed to change
in the setup. See manipulated variable.
manipulated variable: the factor you change.
responding variable: what you measure or observe
to obtain your results.
variation: Any difference between two or more objects.
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