Scientific Method
educated guess
Hypothesis
always state this in question form
Problem
Horizontal line
X-axis
Factor being tested
Independent Variable
Hypothesis use what type of statements
If, then statements
find information on topic
Research
calculate totals, percentages, and differences
Analyze Data
Vertical Line
Y-Axis
Dependent Variable
Metric system is based on what number?
10
summarize results, state whether hypothesis is correct
Conclusion
Unit used for mass
grams
Which axis does the independent variable go on?
X-axis
Stays the same
Constant
What makes a good scientific question?
defined, measurable, and controllable
repeat trials as many times as possible
Experiment
Unit used for length
meters
Which axis does the Dependent Variable go on?
Y-axis
Serves as the standard for comparison
Control Group
The process of obtaining information by using the fives senses
Observation
Order the steps of the scientific method
1. Problem 2. Research 3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment 5. Analyze Data 6. Conclusion
Unit used for volume
liters
Evenly spaced interval
Scale
Identify the parts of an experiment:
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
Control Group
IV: Wearing read
DV: How many dates he receives
Constant: Pickup line, Location
Control group: Wednesday/Thursday
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning:
Inference