Testing
In order to complete the scientific method, the question has to be....
testable
An educated prediction based on knowledge and observations
hypothesis
How well do different plant species tolerate salt water? The amount of salt water added is the __________________ variable (variable being tested/observed)
a series of steps that help you solve problems and answer questions is called...
scientific method
The study of crime scenes is called... ___________________ science
Forensic
What is the best reason for using the scientific method?
Other scientists can check and use your work!
What do you want to learn about? Is what step
purpose
The ONE part of the experiment that can be changed is the
Independent variable
data
Miss Lafferty's favorite candy is...
Gummy bears or chocolate?
gummy bears
Designing the steps
the answer you reach at the end of an experiment
conclusion
In an experiment, the factor that we measure is the
dependent variable
this data uses numbers
quantitative data
Zion loves.... (sport)
basketball
We are testing how different species tolerate salt water... Plant growth is a ______________ variable
dependent
Investigating your topic is this step
research
A scientist is measuring the temperature at which an alligators egg is incubated in will determine the gender. What is the independent variable?
temperature
this data uses characteristics
qualititative data
Aiden enjoys playing ___________ at home
xbox
A student has 4 plants. He puts them all in front of sunlight, but waters each plant with a different amount of water. What is he trying to see?
How water affects the time that plants grow
Explaining your results is which step
Conclusion
Difference between dependent and independent variable?
Answers may vary
Determine the correct steps of scientific method
1. observation
2. testable question
3. hypothesis
4. plan and carry out an experiment
5. analyze results
6. conclusion
A word to describe Lizzie (adjective)
Funny, smart, pretty, kind, all of the above!