Scientific Method
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Make an observation.
What is record keeping?
When scientists record observations and measurements
What is an experiment?
an investigation carried out under controlled conditions using variables
What is a trial?
The repeat of an experiment with a new collection of data or observations.
What is a ruler?
tool used to measure length, width, and height. Typically in centimeters, inches, and millimeters.
What is the term in the scientific method that is a prediction or educated guess?
A hypothesis
What is an opinion? Give the definition and an example
A belief that cannot be proven.
(Responses may vary) ex. Strawberry ice cream is better than chocolate
What is a control group?
The group in the investigation that remains unchanged. Is used as the basis of comparison.
What is data?
What is a thermometer?
Tool used to measure temperature of solids, liquids, and gas in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
The information you collect and record during an experiment called?
Data or evidence.
What is an inference?
Conclusions and predictions based on observations
What is a dependent variable?
The factor being measured in the experiment
What is a conclusion?
The outcome of the experiment based on the data collected.
What is a Hand Lens?
Tool used to make observations close up with the eye alone.
What is an observation?
Information we get using your senses (see, taste, hear, touch, smell)
What is a fact? Give a definition and an example.
Something that can be proven true through observations or measurements.
(Answers may Vary)Ex. The sun is larger than the moon
What are controlled variables?
things that are held constant during an experiment to make sure the experiment is fair and valid.
What is Valid?
Having enough data or observations to support the conclusion.
What is a graduated cylinder?
Tool used to measure liquid usually in millimeters
What is the final results and answers to your big question in your experiment which you share called?
Conclusion
What is Measurement?
An observation made using a tool to collect data.
What is the independent variable?
The part of the experiment that is changed, on purpose, to test its effects.
What is a model?
A type of scientific investigation that uses a picture, idea, or object that represents an object or process.
Name 2 tools used to measure mass in grams.
Balance
Pan Balance
Double Beam Balance