Scientific Method

Review

You need to know and understand the following vocabulary words:

Qualitative Observations Quantitative Observations Inferences

Observations Volume Independent Variable
Dependent Variable Controlled Variable Hypothesis
Gram Milliliter Mass
Graduated Cylinder Triple Beam Balance

In addition to knowing the above vocabulary words, you will be expected to demonstrate the
following:

1. Determine the mass of an object using a triple-beam balance

2. Determine the volume of a regularly shaped object by measuring the length/width/height

of the object

3. Determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object using the water-displacement

method.

You will also be able to do the following:

1. From a picture, be able to make several observations and several inferences.

2. Describe the difference between a qualitative and a quantitative observation.

3. Explain the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.

4. Explain why the use of the metric system is important and valuable in science.

5. From a description of an experiment, be able to identify the following:

a. The problem that was trying to be solved.
b. Identify the independent, dependent and controlled variables.
c. Be able to write a good hypothesis for the experiment.
d. Be able to improve the procedures that are written.

6. From a data table, be able to calculate averages of data.

7. Make a conversion from centimeters to meters or vice-versa.