Scientific Method

Is this statement an observation or an inference? The missile is going to blow up.

This involves gathering information about your topic

This is an observation that is made with numbers or measurements.

Something that needs to be solved or answered

What is Mr. Vandenberg's favorite chocolate candy?

This is an answer to the hypothesis and tells whether your hypothesis was true or false.

This involves organizing data into graphs, charts, tables or reports

This is an 'educated guess' that predicts the outcome of an experiment.

Is this statement an observation or and inference? He is trying to scare the other scientist.

Is this statement an observation or an inference? There are two people wearing glasses.

This is the procedure that test the hypothesis.

What grade are you in?

An observation that is made by listing its characteristics, such as the desk is smooth.

Is this statement an observation or an inference? One person is holding a bag.

This involves using your 5 senses to notice details and taking measurements.

This is doing the experiment again and again to make sure the results are valid.

Is this statement an observation or an inference? There is a hammer.