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1. bias A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.
2. Control Group The group that does not receive the experimental treatment.
3. Correlations Associations between two or more events.
4. Data The information that a scientist gathers during an experiment, winch is often in numeric form.
5. dependent variable The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.
Goes on the Vertical Axis
6. direct correlation a relationship between two variables where as one increases, so does the other
7. Experiment is a procedure designed to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions.
8. Experimental group The group that receives the experimental treatment.
9. Hypothesis A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation.
10. If Then What are the two main words you use in a hypothesis?
11. independent variable Goes on the Horizontal Axis
The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher.
12. indirect correlation a relationship between two variables where as one increases, the other decreases
13. inference A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence, observation and reasoning
14. objective data Information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells.
15. Observation A piece of information we gather using our senses- Our sight, smell, and touch.
16. Prediction A logical statement about about what will happen if the hypothesis is correct.
17. qualitative involving distinctions based on qualities (rather than quantities)
18. quantitative Data that is in numbers
19. subjective data Observations that involve personal feelings, attitudes, and perceptions.
20. Variable The factor of interest.
21. x-axis independent variable, horizontal
22. y-axis dependent variable, vertical
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Graphing Explained
How do we use graphs to show data?
Do Now What steps do scientists take to make sure that only one variable is being tested?
Define Control group and experimental group
Control Group: The group that does not receive the experimental treatment.
Experimental group: The group that receives the experimental treatment.
independent variable: Goes on the x or Horizontal Axis The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher
How long?
dependent variable: The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. Goes on the y or Vertical Axis
How Much?
How can we practice?
http://www.nysedregents.org/livingenvironment/816/lenv82016-exam.pdf
Page 10 and 11
Page 26 Pulse and activity
Summary
Graphs are useful because
Graphs are beneficial because they summarize and display information in a manner that is easy for most people to comprehend. Graphs are used in many academic disciplines, including math, hard sciences and social sciences.
Skills videos on graphing
I suggest you practice doing some of the regents test graphs while watching.
You can stop and check your progress.
Use a pencil always and have a good eraser to make any corrections
Link to graph paper
Graph Paper Here
Graphing Tips Good explanation using Regents information. Have a piece of graph paper and take notes Watch this one for most insight into the Regents Exam
Graph info 14 Mins and good stuff
Graphing explained and practice
Overview of all graphs. Good intro for lab at beginning of the year.
Metabolism, energy and enzymes
Good info in the 6th minute for producers, consumers, and predators
Food Chain Brain Pop
Metabolism, energy and enzymes
Food Chain Brain Pop
Metabolism, energy and enzymes
Year in Review Video and Practice Final 2014
* This is a review of all topics in Living Environment
Final Review 2014
*50 MC questions for practice
50 Multiple choice questions
Bubble sheet for MC Questions
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Practice Exams Regents and Extra Credit 2014
Practice Exams Click on link for practice exams
Extra Credit
Take MC test on bubble sheet and hand-in with corrections and notes.
Write any key words that you need explained.
Bubble sheet for MC Questions
Extra Credit
Take MC test on bubble sheet and hand-in with corrections and notes.
Write any key words that you need explained.
Bubble sheet for MC Questions
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