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A series of steps used to investigate a problem or answer a question in science is called
Mrs. Larocque's favourite thing to teach
The Stairway to Heaven
The Procedure
The Scientific Method
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After asking a question, you want to do some research so you can make a reasonable hypothesis. This step is
finding background information
anayzing the results
not necessary
the experiment design
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What step is this: The liquid in the jar is turning green; after 1 min bubbles form, a musky odor is present
Observations
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Procedure
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This step is NOT part of the Scientific Method
Hypothesis
Analysis
Opinion
Conclusion
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The goal of science is
change the world
learn how to do labs
To torture grade 7 and 8 students
understand the world around us
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Why should an experiment be repeated?
to get better results than your peers
Because it's fun to do
To reduce the chance of errors
to prove that your hypothesis is right
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What step is this: 1. Place 3 tbs of baking soda in a cup 2. Add 1 tbs of vinegar 3. Observe
Results
Question
Hypothesis
Procedure
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What step in the Scientific Method has us gathering information with our 5 senses?
conclusion
research
observations
hypothesis
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After you form a hypothesis, what is your next step?
design your experiment, thinking of materials and procedure
research to see if your hypothesis is right
find a reliable partner to work with
Make observations
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What term is used for testing a hypothesis?
observation
fun
research
experiment
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What is something all scientists need to avoid during an experiment
explosions
wrong answers
facts
biases
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Which step of the Scientific Method reveals if your hypothesis is right or wrong?
conclusion
Question
observation
experiment
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If I floss, I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable here?
the person who is flossing
the act of flossing
the amount of cavities
the toothpaste
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If I put my batteries in the fridge they will last longer. What is the control of this experiment?
Batteries on the counter - at room temperature
Batteries in the fridge
Batteries in the oven
Batteries in the freezer
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Information and observations collected during an experiment are called
data and results
theories
materials
conclusions
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The factors that need to stay the same in an experiment are called the
dependent variables
constants
controls
independent variables
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What word do we use for an educated scientific prediction?
hypothesis
inference
psychic
analysis
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What step is this: I discovered that if a plant does not get sun, it will not grow
Hypothesis
Experiment design
Conclusion
Observation
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During this step of the Scientific Method, I make a chart and record what is happening.
hypothesis
procedure
observations
analysis
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What step is this: I wonder what would happen if I drop my gummy bear in my pop?
Question
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Observation
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Explanations about what has been observed and how it can be used in real life are called
Analysis and Application
Observations and Conclusions
Data and hypothesis
questions and answers
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The first step in the Scientific Method is
Gather all your materials
Get some background knowledge on a topic
Ask a question
Make a hypothesis
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If I put on stronger sunscreen, I will burn less. What is the dependent variable here?
The person applying the sun screen
the severity of the burn
the strength of the sunscreen
the time spent in the sun
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The factor in an experiment that is purposely changed by the experimenter is called
The dependent variable
The constant
The control
The independent variable
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The factor in an experiment that changes because of what the experimenter changed is called the
constant
independent variable
Dependent variable
control
