5th Grade Scientific Method

Data is the information gathered from making observations.

Spending time with a dog decreases stress. The independent variable is time with a dog.

There may be more than one controlled variable.

_____ data involves numbers and are obtained by counting or measuring.

Repeating an experiment decreases the validity of the results.

If students spend more time using TikTok, then they will read fewer books. The independent variable is time on TikTok.

The controlled variable remains the same throughout the experiment.

A theory is supported by considerable evidence.

A theory is an educated guess or prediction.

There are more than one independent variables.

_____ data involves descriptions and characteristics that cannot be counted.

Forming a hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.

A study claims that drinking energy drinks makes people more active. The dependent variable is energy drinks.

It is important to have a small sample size because it gives a true picture of the results of the study.

The control serves as a basis for comparision.

The _____ variable is the part of the experiment that is observed or measured.

The _____ variable is the part of the experiment that is intentionally changed by the scientist.