Scientific Method - Fitz

A hypothesis is ......

True or False. The steps of that scientific method must ALWAYS be performed in order.

After scientists make observations, they ask what?

What you observe in an experiment is the _________________ variable.

The scientific method is a series of _________________

A dependent variable is what I ____________________ in an experiment.

A hypothesis must be this

An independent variable is what I _______________.

What I change in an experiment is called the _________________ variable.

This kind of observation involves numbers.

This type of observation describes something using characteristics and qualities.

After they finish their tests, scientists must _______________ the results.

An observation is the act of using the senses to gather ___________________.

When you make an observation, you use these.

What you keep the same in an experiment is the _________________ variable.

Name the independent variable.  "If a person takes more vitamins, then a person gets stronger."

Name the control variable. "If a person studies more, then a person gets better grades."

What way do scientists answer questions and solve problems?

What is the dependent variable. If a man drives slower, then he will get better mileage.

After finishing an investigation, scientists ___________________ their results.