The STEPS
Scientists
The Experiment
Extra Terms
Challenge
100
Experiment
In which step (4) of the scientific method does a scientist "test" the hypothesis?
100
Seven
How many steps are in the scientific method used by scientists?
100
Variables
What are the things that change during an experiment?
100
Observation
What is it called when you use your senses to notice what's going on around you?
100
An educated guess
What is another term for hypothesis?
200
Question
What is the first step of the scientific method?
200
To answer questions
What is the job a scientist?
200
Independent
What is the name for the variable a scientist is testing?
200
Data
Graphs, charts, diagrams, etc are all kind of what?
200
The amount of mold
What is the dependent variable in the following situation: The bread growing mold depends on how long the bread sits out in the air.
300
To tell, or communicate, your findings with the scientific community.
What is final step of the scientific method?
300
One
What is the number of things that scientists can test at one time?
300
Dependent
What is the variable that changes and is measured?
300
The conclusion
What is the statement that tells the results of the experiment?
300
A hypothesis
What does a scientists use to design an experiment?
400
Hypothesis
What is step three of the scientific method, which requires making a prediction?
400
Computer
What is a technological tool used by scientists to research, take notes and record important information during an experiment?
400
The control group
What is the name of the group that is not tested during an experiment, which is used for comparing?
400
A theory
What is term for a scientific belief that is not yet proven?
400
The test variable or manipulated variable.
What is independent variable also called?
500
Research
What is the step in which scientists try to get more information about their questions?
500
The Metric System
What is the system of measurement used by scientists?
500
The hypothesis
What does a scientist prove or disprove after finishing an experiment?
500
Ethical conduct
What is the term for honestly conducting an experiment?
500
Law
What is the term used to describe scientific fact?
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