A | B |
data | information gathered by scientists |
meter | basic metric unit for length |
microscope | an instrument that makes small objects appear larger |
controlled experiment | an experiment with two test groups |
volume | the amount of space in something |
kilogram | the metric unit for measuring mass |
lens | a piece of glass for bending light |
constant | the factor kept the same in an experiment |
cubic meter | a metric unit for volume based on the meter |
density | the amount of mass in a given volume |
variable | the factor that changes in an experiment |
liter | the metric unit for volume |
mass | the amount of matter something contains |
observe | use senses to get information |
infer | explaination for an observation |
estimate | guess the number of |
measure | the amount of an observation (# & unit) |
predict | say what might happen in the future |
classify | sort or group things |
hypothesize | suggest an answer to a problem |
analyze | looking for patterns or trends in data |
circle graph | a graph showing percentages |
bar graph | a graph for comparing |
line graph | a graph to show change over time |