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Quantitative Observations (N for Numbers) are observations that a scientist records that
are exact quantities, or numbers. For example: _______________________________________
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Qualitative Observations (L for letters) are observations that a scientist records that describe characteristics, or qualities, about an object or situation. For example: _________
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Observations Day 1:
Quantitative
Qualitative
Data Table for Quantitative Data
(Please draw your own table below or on a separate paper)
Design your own Data Table
HYPOTHESIS: A well-crafted hypothesis sometimes follows the formula: If the
[independent variable] [changes somehow], then the [dependent variable]
will [react this way (must be measurable)].
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Dependent Variable: _______________________________________________________
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Constants: __________________________________________________________________
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Also, remember that a good experiment only measures one thing at a time.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Gather materials.
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10. Clean up
RESULTS (Observations for Day 2):
Quantitative
Qualitative
When Graphing categories, you can use a bar graph, but…
WHEN GRAPHING TIME, USE A LINE!
CONCLUSION: Answer the following 5 questions in a well-written paragraph.
1. Explain the purpose of the experiment – what were you looking at/
investigating?
2. Restate your initial prediction (hypothesis)
3. Explain your data, what happened during your experiment.
4. Make a conclusion: was your hypothesis proven or refuted.
5. Explain something that went wrong or recommend an experiment to conduct in the future.
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