stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Scientific Method Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
20 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
1,244 plays
Reviews the six steps of the Scientific Method.
Flashcards
20 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
20
Answers
1
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
"Theory" = fact; "Hypothesis" = guess.
Theories have many hypothesis; hypothesis have one theory.
Theories have been confirmed by tests, hypothesis have not.
Hypothesis can't be proven; theories can.
2
RANDOM QUESTION: How old is the oldest known tree?
145,395 years
5,066 years
482 years
189 years
3
What is the third step in the Scientific Method?
Hypothesis
Collect Data and Make Observations
Procedure
Gather information
4
Find the DV: How will the height of a ramp effect the distance a toy car travels?
Effect of Car on Track
Height of Ramp
Distance Toy Car Travels
Size of Toy Car
5
What words need to be in a hypothesis?
I claim...because
Dogs eat snails
If...then...because
I think...because
6
Which of the following is a testable question?
How can humans get to Mars?
Is ice cream better to eat when your sick than popsicles?
Will fertilizer make grass grow greener?
Are roses or violets more beautiful?
7
Why do we do multiple trials in an experiment.
To give us something to do for an hour of class.
So that our results are more likely to be accurate.
Three is a lucky number.
Because Mr. Hamon said so.
8
What step of the scientific method involves making a table or chart?
Gather information
Collect data and Make Observations
Conclusion
Procedure
9
What step do you explain what you learned from the experiment?
Procedure
Collect Data and Make Observations
Conclusion
Gather Information
10
What is the fifth step in the Scientific Method?
Procedure
Collect Data and Make Observations
Conclusion
Hypothesis
11
Find the IV: How will the height of a ramp effect the distance a toy car travels?
Type of car being used
Toy Car
Distance car travels
Height of ramp
12
RANDOM QUESTION: Why do sea otters hold hands when they sleep.
They don't. Trick question!
They are scared of the dark.
To keep them from floating away while they sleep.
So that if one is startled the other wakes up for protection
13
Place the following steps in sequence: A) Procedure B) Gather Information C) Conclusion
C, B, A
C, A, B
B, C, A
B, A, C
14
What is the fourth step in the Scientific Method?
Conclusion
Collect Data and Make Observations
Procedure
Hypothesis
15
RANDOM FACT: What animal is known for having the longest tongue compared to its body?
Chameleon
Giraffe
Frog
Anteater
16
Identify the controls: How will the height of a ramp effect the distance a toy car travels?
Type of surface car is on
Type of car being used
Distance car travels
Height of ramp
17
What must you do before you make a hypothesis?
Run an experiment
Draw conclusions
Gather information
Form a theory
18
What is the second step in the Scientific Method?
Hypothesis
Gather Information
Procedure
State the Question
19
Which step in the Scientific Method lists the material needed and the variables?
Procedures
Gather Information
Conclusion
Collect Data and Make observations
20
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Conclusion
Gather Information
Question
Procedure
