Scientific Method

hypothesis

An educated guess

The hypothesis was correct. The bread grew the most fungus, This is an example of what scientific method?

Conclusion

The Plant will grow 5 cm by the end of the month is an example of what scientific method?

Hypothesis

During experiment it is important to make clear and accurate

Observations

Data

Organize into charts, tables, drawing, and diagrams. You can decide what the information means.

The step by step instructions of how to test your hypothesis is called?

Procedure/ Methods

What are 2 types of observations?

Quantitative and Qualitative

People often believe more expensive brands of popcorn pop better than cheaper ones is example of what scientific method?

Research

This is what we do before your hypothesis so that you don't make a "dumb" guess

Research

Hypothesis

Tell what you think is the answer to the problem

Experiments

Test your hypothesis. You may need to do this step more than once to see if the results are the same each time.

Problem

The question you want to answer. Inquiry has led to many discoveries in science. Ask your question.

A hypothesis is not a ___________ but one possible answer to a research question.

fact

Pouring 2.0 mL of water into a beaker - is an example of what scientific method?

method

control group

part of an experiment that does not contain a variable; all conditions are kept normal; used as a COMPARISON

dependent/responding variable

the factor that changes (measured) as a result of the experiment; the effect

What does the conclusion always refer back to?

the hypothesis

How do you turn an observation into a good question?

...

The goal of a well- designed experiment is to allow anyone who reads it to understand the process you are using and to allow someone else to complete the experiment just by _____________

following your directions

What do you state your hypothesis?

you are trying to answer your research question. It must include your observations and question from your experiment

An observation involves using all the ___ senses to make sense of the world around you

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data and results

A summary of the data you have collected (graphs, tables, charts, photos, etc.); all your observations from the experiment

Inquire

Use what you learn to answer other problems or questions . You may want to do your experiment again or change your experiment.

scientific method

a series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems

problem

always in form of a question; the question we are trying to answer by doing the experiment

During an experiment you collect?

data

A Hypophesis should be an ________ guess that is based on the information collected during your research

educated

Once you have written your question, collected information, and written a hypothesis, it is a time to come up with an __________ to test your hypothesis

experiment

independent/manipulated variable

factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes; the cause

What is research?

gathering information

What is the key to a good question?

it needs to be testable. This means you can design an investigation, make observations, and gather evidence to answer the question.

Inferences are not guesses but _____________________

logical explantaions based on what you already know.

Conclusions often lead to ___________________ if your experiment didn't turn out how you expected it too.

new questions and experiments

Is this Question testable or non testable: Which color M& M taste better?

non testable

This is example of what scientific method? I noticed the tomato plants planted in the front yard had grown more tomatoes than the ones planted in the backyard

observation

Scientists use _________ to gather data that will support or disprove the hypothesis

observations

Inferences are logical explanations that help us make sense of what we _________________

observe

A hypothesis is a ________ that is a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question

prediction

Who uses scientific methods?

scientist as well as others/ everyone

How many scientific methods are there?

seven

Why is it important to do research before making your hypothesis?

so that you don't make a "dumb" guess

The experiment should be a _________ procedure describing the materials needed and the set-up of the experiment, as well as observations and measurements that will be made

step by step ( methods)

A conclusion is a ____________ of what you have learned from the experiment.

summary

A good conclusion includes

summary of the findings of the experiment tell if the hypothesis was supported by data or not and discuss any problems that happened

When making a conclusion, you should decide whether the data you collected __________ your hypothesis or not

supports

Is this question testable or non-testable: Will the M & M color dissolve faster in water or vinegar?

testable

Your research question MUST be

testable

All experiments begin with a

testable research question

conclusion

the answer to your question; a summary of what you have learned from an experiment

What tells us if the hypothesis is correct or incorrect?

the conclusion

Variables

Change one thing when you test your hypothesis. Keep everything else the same.

Conclusion

Compare your results and hypothesis. Decide if your hypothesis is right or wrong. Tell what you decide.

The last step of the scientific method is called a __________. In this step you can state whether or not your hypothesis was correct

Conclusion

What is the difference data and observation?

Data is collected during the experiment and Observation is written description of what was noticed during the experiment

Your educated guess is called?

Hypothesis

Why are some questions NOT testable?

If you can't test it in the experiment it is not testable, it can't be an opinion. Scientific Questions must not be based on opinon or personal judgements

When you explain or interper the things your observe, you are making an ____________.

Inference

Will your hypothesis always be correct? Why not?

No because your don't always know the exact amount

The paper towel absorbed 15mL of water is an example of what scientific method?

Observation

What you see happening during the experiment is called?

Observation

What are the written and carefully followed step by step experiment designed to test the hypothesis?

Procedure/ Methods

What kind of observations involve a number in the form of an amount or measurement ? ( ex 12 students working in the library)

Quantitantive Observations

The first step of the scientific method is called?

Question

What combinations of everyday substances result in a chemical reaction? This is an example of what scientific method?

Question

What are the steps of scientific method?

Questions, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure/ Methods, Data, Observations, and Conclusions