The Scientific Method

It is OK to have to do an experiment more than one time?

An experiment tests more than one variable at a time?

An idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning. An educated guess.

A statement written in the IF...Then format is the conclusion.

When looking at an object, you observe that it weighs 25g. This is what type of observation?

A process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.

Deals with data that can be observed with our senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.

The variable that remains constant and unchanging is called the?

Information that can be expressed as a quantity. Usually involves measurement or numbers.

A variable is anything that does not change in an experiment.

The variable that changes as a result of the independent variable. What we are testing to find?

6 pounds, 25 grams, 5 feet tall are all types of what observation?

Red, green, soft, rough are what type of observation?

If we use blue light, then the plants will grow taller. This If/then statement is the?

If we use blue light, then the plants will grow taller. What is the Independent variable?

The one thing you intend to change (vary) in an experiment is called the?

All Scientific investigations begin with?

If we use blue light, then the plants will grow taller. What is the Dependent variable?

When looking at an object, you notice that it is smooth, shiny and blue. The observations are?

Graphs, pictures, charts of information would be what part of the Scientific method