Variables
Scientific Method
True or False
Scientific Method Vocabulary
Replication or Repetition
100
the variable that is changed by the scientists; variable that causes a change in another.
What is an independent variable?
100

The first step in the scientific method.

What is a Question?

100
Hypothesis is an educated guess or inference.
True
100

Explains natural events or observations based on evidence.

What is scientific theory?

100
Copying a successful experiment to make sure results are true and valid.
What is replication?
200
variable that changes in response to the independent variable.
What is an dependent variable?
200
An educated guess or inference
What is a hypothesis?
200
If an experiment is unsuccessful, other scientists should REPLICATE it.
False.
200
Copying a successful experiment.
What is replication?
200
Repeating trials for more data.
What is repetition?
300
variable or variables that is/are kept the same.
What is controlled variable(s)?
300
This the last step of the scientific method
What is conclusion?
300
Only one variable should be tested at a time.
True.
300
Recorded observation and information.
What is data?
300
If Mr. A found the cure for cancer through his experiment, what is the next step for other scientists?
Replication
400
Mr. A wants to find out which brand of paper towel will absorb more water, what is the independent variable?
What is the brand of paper towel?
400
As you test your hypothesis, you should collect and analyze what?
What is data?
400
The first step of the scientific method is to experiment/test hypothesis.
False.
400
an approach to problem solving that involves a series of steps including observation.
What is the scientific method?
400
Doing the trials three times or five times, what is this process called?
Repetition
500
Mr. A wants to know which brand of laundry best removes stains from clothes, what is the dependent variable?
What is the removal of stains?
500
The next step after making your hypothesis.
What is test hypothesis/experiment?
500
Replication of an experiment is used to make sure (verify) that results are correct or true.
True.
500

Describes observable natural events.

What is a scientific law?

500
If Mr. A wants to copy Einstein's experiment, what is this called?
Replication
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