Nature of Science Study Guide

In science, an educated guess is called a

Hypothesis

Define dependent variable.

Variable that depends on what the independent variable does (normally on y- axis)

Define independent variable

Variable that does not depend on another variable

What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method.

Ask a Question Research Form a Hypothesis Design an Experiment Gather and Analyze Data Draw Conclusions Share Results

An experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group and an experimental group is called a

Controlled experiment or fair test

Define experimental variable

DOES NOT EXIST

Meters

Door

Define drawing conclusions

Drawing conclusions is when the scientists take the analyzed results and determines if their hypothesis is true or not.

Graphing in the scientific method is

Drawing conclusions or sharing results

Kilograms-

Elephant

What is it called when all things in an experiment must be the same to make it fair?

Fair test or controlled experiment

Liters

Liquid

What are the rules when writing a hypothesis

Must be testable Educated Guess/ Prediction If and Then Statement

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

Observation

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that dolphins makes?

Observation

Grams

Phone

What is it called when scientists share their findings with others.

Sharing or communicating results

What is the scientific method?

The series of steps scientists use to complete an experiment

Define controlled variable

The variable that the experiment is comparing to

TAILS

Title, Axis, Interval, Label, Scale