The process used to answer question in the world
Scientific Method
The steps to the scientific method (7)
Question/Problem
Observation/Research
Hypothesis
Test/Experiment
Data
Conclusion
Communicate
I will collect data from this variable.
It is like the effect in cause and effect.
Dependent Variable
I can make changes to this variable.
This is the only thing that should be changed in an experiment.
It is like the cause in cause and effect
What is Independent Variable
The proper method for smelling something in the laboratory
What is "wafting"
Use of your 5 senses
Observations
Charts and graphs
Analyze Data
Variable that does not change in an experiment
What is Constant
The group that is observed but not change
What is Control Group
Used to hold something hot or cold in the lab
What is tongs or gloves?
Written as if/then statement
What is a hypothesis?
The step that you go back to when the hypothesis is found not to be supported in the conclusion
Step 3 or Hypothesis
Ivan and Braxton want to know if a stretching a rubber band at different lengths affects how far the rubber band will fly.
What is the IV?
Different lengths of rubber band (Stretching)
I wonder if the amount of homework I complete has an affect on my science test scores?
Name the Independent Variable in this statement?
Amount of homework
This symbol is usually seen onĀ
a. hazardous waste
b. poison/toxins
c. environment hazards
d. explosives
What is B. poisons/toxins
3 criteria for hypothesis
Testable
Prediction
written as if/then
Gather materials listed
Mix 1/4 tbsp of baking soda
Mix 1/2 oz of vinegar
Which step is described above?
Experiment
Carie and Heather wanted to know if the size of a coin will affect the number of drops of water it can hold. So they used a dropper to place water on a quarter, nickel, and penny.
DV?
the number of drops of water it can hold
A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was tested to determine how far it would fly.
Constant?
Paper Plane
The appropriate procedure in case of a spill
What is notify a teacher
The step to the scientific method where the independent and dependent variables
Hypothesis
What is step 7 and why is it so important?
Share/Communicate. So that other scientists can also repeat the same experiment
An experiment was performed to determine how the amount of coffee grounds could affect the taste of coffee. The same kind of coffee, the same percolator, the same amount and type of water, the same perking time, and the same electrical sources were used.
IV
DV
Constants (3)
IV- Amount of coffee grounds
DV- taste of coffee
Constants: percolator; water; perk time; electrical source
Explain the difference between control group and experimental group
What is one group no change is done to (control group) change is applied to the experimental group
Why is it important to follow all rules and procedures in a lab?
Varied Response. Graded by teacher