information gained from scientific investigation.

The Steps of the Scientific Method & Terms 2017 Flashcards

1

Assumption based on prior experience.

Data
Experiment
Observation
Inference

2

Make observations during the experiment.

Step 3
Step 8
Step 5
Step 4

3

Procedure performed in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis and collect precise data.

the scientific method
inference
Experiment
hypothesis

4

A series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.

Experiment
Scientific Series
The Scientific Method
Procedures

5

Which of these is an example of an inference for this picture?

There are three people in this picture.
There are boards covering up the windows of the buildings.
The buildings are made of bricks and concrete.
These buildings are abandoned.

6

Develop a problem/ question.

step 2
Step 1
step 3
step 8

7

Draw conclusions and communicate the results

Step 6
Step 7
Step 4
Step 5

8

Orderly, direct information gathered about a natural phenomenon.

Observation
experiment
Inference
Assumption

9

Formulate a hypothesis

Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
Step 1

10

Record and Analyze Data

Step 4
Step 7
Step 5
Step 6

11

Testable explanation of a situation. Educated guess.

Inference
Observation
experiment
Hypothesis

12

Which of these is an example of an observation for this picture?

There are boards covering up the windows of the buildings.
These people must be friends.
This is a poor neighborhood
The houses are abandoned

13

What is Data?

information gained from scientific investigation.
None are correct
information gained before you begin your experiment.
Information that you get after you form your hypothesis

14

Make observations and research the topic

step 6
step 2
step 5
step 1

15

Experiment

Step 4
Step 8
Step 2
Step 6

The Steps of the Scientific Method & Terms 2017

Questions 15

The Steps of the Scientific Method & Terms 2017

Questions 15