Scientific Method
A process of inquiry or a way of thinking of the natural world
What is Science?
We use our 5 senses to make these
What is Observations?
A prediction that can be tested
What is a hypothesis?
Type of graph to use when comparing categories
What is a Bar Graph?
Units used to measure volume
What is Liters (L) and milliliters (mL)?
The step where we use our senses to make observations and come up with a problem
What is State the Problem?
Ms. Leader lives in a blue house because she likes the color blue.
What is Inference?
The manipulated variable
What is Independent Variable?
These need to be consistent when making a graph
What is Scales?
Units used to measure length
What is Meters (m) centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm)?
The step where we test our hypothesis
What is Perform an Experiment?
It is sunny outside today.
What is observation?
Name the IV and DV.
If I use bleach, then my clothes will be cleaner.
IV: Bleach
DV: Clean clothes
Name the variable being plotted on the Y axis:
Independent Variable: Time
Dependent Variable: Distance Traveled
What is Distance Traveled?
The instrument used to measure mass
What is a Triple Beam Balance?
The step where we reject or support our hypothesis
What is Make a Conclusion?
Ms. Leader is limping so she must have sprained her ankle.
What is Inference?
Name the IV and DV
Will plant growth be effected by the distance from the sun?
IV: distance from sun
DV: plant growth
Looking at a data table, the left side of the table will be plotted on which axis
What is the X Axis?
The system we use for measurement in science
What is the International System of Units or Metric System?
Two ways we can improve an experiment
What is Retest and Increase Sample Size?
Ms. Leader's students all say her room is so hot.
What is observation?
Form a hypothesis based on the question.
What effect does different scents of candles have on repelling bugs?
If I use different candle scents, at least one will repel bugs.
(answers may vary)
Tell me what you will label the Y axis.
How will lemon juice affect the growth of plants?
What is the Growth of Plants?
What is the Displacement Method?