Scientific Method Review Quiz

A statement that predicts what will happen in the experiment.

The Information gathered about the topic/question/problem.

Studying the data to understand it and look for patterns 

The variable(s) that stay the same.

Something that can change in an experiment.

To gather

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? What is the independent variable?

How many independent variables are in an experiment? 

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? What is the dependent variable?

Something you find out about objects, events, or living things using your senses.

Observations that make you believe something is true.

Step-by-step instructions for completing a task.

Pieces of information gathered during the experiment.

The variable that results when the independent variable changes. (what is measured)

A standard against which change is measured.

To decide what to do to achieve a goal

The scientific method is used by scientists to get results others can trust. The results can then be consider what?

An explanation based on your observation or measurement.

Not changing, staying the same.

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? What is the control variable?

A test performed to see if a hypothesis is correct.