something that does change in a test

What are the 4 different ways to investigate?

models, experiments, surveys, samplings

Why might scientists use a model?

represent something that is too big or small

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5th Grade / What Scientists do / Scientific Method

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Learning scientific method and what scientists do. Hypothesis, testing experiments, other investigations, data, conclusion

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1
What is a control group?
the standard that records data
the standard to measure change
the standard that continually changes
the standard to do observations
2
What are you doing when testing a hypothesis?
control group
conclusion
accuracy
experiment
3
Scientific method usually begins with what?
hypothesis
question
data
observation
4
Procedures must what?
flexible
be followed exactly as written
include a hypothesis
be made up as you experiment
5
What is a variable?
something unknown in collecting data
something that does not change in a test
something that does change in a test
something to do with procedures
6
Precision and accuracy are both important for scientists when measuring.
False
True
7
What is a hypothesis?
experiment
conclusion
opinion
prediction
8
To verify that a conclusion is true you must be able to what?
show accuracy
replicate (repeat)
show precision
collect data
9
What do you use when doing observations?
senses
precision
nature
control group
10
What are step by step instructions called?
procedures
precision
iquiry
predictions
11
What are the 4 different ways to investigate?
observations, experiments, inquiries, inference
models, experiments, surveys, samplings
models, experiments, drawings, mixings
models, experiements, surveys, drawings
12
Different kinds of scientists use only experiments to do investigations.
True
False
13
Why might scientists use a model?
they like to make things
it is better than an experiment
represent something that is too big or small
it is more fun
14
Surveys and Samplings are different ways to investigate.
False
True
15
What can scientists use for information?
a novel
comic books
scientific journal
blog
16
Opinions are what?
always used in science
a good evidence source
never used in science
well accepted
17
How can a scientist organize data?
use a text book
use a ruler
use graphs and tables
use a microscope
18
What means information?
questions
conclusions
variable
data
19
What 3 words help in writing a hypothesis?
if, however, because
if, when, then
if, then, because
because, what, today
20
Scientists use tools to extend their senses.
True
False

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