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THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
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Goes over steps to scientific method as well as variables in an experiment
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Which factors must be kept constant in the following experiment?
the location, the wind speed, the time
the color of the pen, the person writing, the pressure used
type of pen, color of pen, the person writing
type of pen, the person writing, the amount written
2
Which of the following is a testable problem?
Why is the sky blue?
What is the funniest television show to watch?
Does the amount of sleep a person gets affect memory?
Is soil the most important natural resource on Earth?
3
In an experiment that tests which bug spray stops mosquitos from biting what are the constants?
the amount of spray
where the spray is applied
all of these must be kept constant
the number of times the spray is used
4
"Does the force a person uses affect how far a toy car travels?" ---
The best hy
pothesis is...?
The toy car will roll farther because the wheels are smooth.
If a toy car has smaller wheels, its speed will be greater.
If the toy car travels farther, then it is the winner.
If a toy car is pushed harder, then it will travel farther.
5
Which of the following is NOT a rule when identifying the problem for an experiment?
It needs to be specific.
It must be testable.
Word it in question form.
Word it "If ___, then ___."
6
Identify the problem in the following scenario:
Is using a fluorescent bulb worth it?
Does using fluorescent bulbs save electricity and money?
Will a fluorescent bulb last longer than an L.E.D. bulb?
Is a fluorescent bulb brighter than a regular bulb?
7
Observations are made using the five senses. Which of the following is NOT an observation?
The table is dirty.
The table is hard.
The table is made of wood.
The table must be expensive.
8
Which of the following statements about variables and constants is true?
A variable is the factor tested.
There can be as many variables as necessary in an experiment
A constant is allowed to be different each time you test
There is only allowed to be one constant.
9
After you conduct an experiment one time, what should you do?
Throw away all of your results
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
Tell everyone what you found
Call the news and tell them how awesome you are
10
Which of the following is an example of DATA that might be collected during an experiment?
The water is cool to the touch.
The stem is 5.25 inches long.
The flower petal feels smooth.
The daisy is red.
11
What is the variable being tested in the following experiment?
the scooper used to scoop the potatoes
the 4 bowls
the children
the color of the mashed potatoes
12
A hypothesis can be
best
described as:
an uninformed guess
an educated guess
an interesting prediction
a random prediction
13
The first step of the scientific method is always?
Analyze Data
Form Hypothesis
Determine the problem
Test Hypothesis
14
What must be done before drawing any conclusions in an experiment?
You must analyze the data and observations.
A scientific law must be made.
You must gather more information.
You must change your hypothesis to be right.
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After you form a hypothesis, what is your next step?
Determine the Problem
Analyze the Data & Observations
Conduct the Experiment
Draw Conclusions
