What is the scientific method?

multi-step process for scientific discovery

When does the first step of the scientific method occur?

you observe something and wonder why it happens

When writing a conclusion, you must

state if your hypothesis is correct

What is scientific inquiry?

the process of asking questions in the field of science

What is the most important step in the scientific method?

all of them, you cannot leave any steps out

Why are multiple trials conducted in an experiment?

it gives you good results and helps to prove a hypothesis

When you analyze your data & result, you

look for trends & patterns and then create a graph

When you don't follow all steps of the scientific method, then

your experiment will lack validity & may not be reliable

a prediction written as an "if . . . then" statement

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1
The factors that don't change during an experiment
control
evidence
data
independent variable
2
What is the scientific method?
multi-step process for scientific discovery
idea for an experiment
suggestion for how to discover something
steps for lab safety
3
Educated guess stated in an "if, then" statement
hypothesis
control
statement
evidence
4
Measurable proof that proves the conclusion to an experiment
data
control
hypothesis
evidence
5
If I use sand, then my plants will grow taller. What is the control?
plant health
quantity of water & sunshine
plant height
sand
6
When does the first step of the scientific method occur?
you create an experiment & get your materials ready
you observe something and wonder why it happens
you decide on your procedures & how to do the expeiment
you make a prediction
7
When writing a conclusion, you must
explain if you like the experiment
not write too much, no one wants to read it anyway
tell what you think the person reading wants to know
state if your hypothesis is correct
8
If I use sand, then my plants will grow taller. What is the independent variable?
how many plants you have
sand
sunshine
plant height
9
Process scientist follow to complete an investigation
Experiment
CSI
Safety Procedures
Scientific Method
10
Factors that are observable different during an expeiment
control
evidence
independent variable
data
11
What is scientific inquiry?
the process of asking questions in the field of science
knowing everything about science
only possible if you are a scientist
creating the hypotheiss
12
What is the most important step in the scientific method?
all of them, you cannot leave any steps out
create the method of the experiment
the hypothesis, without it, you wouldn't have an experiment
The conclusion, the story of what happened
13
Why are multiple trials conducted in an experiment?
you don't need to do multiple steps
it gives you good results and helps to prove a hypothesis
it's fun to do the same thing over and over
you have lots of supplies and time
14
Science students must always
follow all procedures & expectations
keep lab safety a priority
write complete & detailed sentences in lab reports
all of the above
15
When you analyze your data & result, you
write what happened in the experiment
look for trends & patterns and then create a graph
use a bar graph
make a video of your experiment
16
The factor that changes during an experiment
data
evidence
control
independent variable
17
When you don't follow all steps of the scientific method, then
your experiment is totally fine
your experiment will still be ok
your experiment will lack validity & may not be reliable
your experiment might explode
18
A hypothesis is
an experiment
a prediction written as an "if . . . then" statement
a question about an experiment
a summary of an experiment

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