Vocab
An educated guess or testable explanation
Hypothesis
This occurs when an activity is repeated by the SAME person.
Repetition
How many steps are in the scientific method?
7
The variable that is being tested.
Independent variable
This explains WHY something occurs.
Scientific Theory
Process of obtaining information using your senses?
Observation
This is a representation of an object or system
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a question
The variable that stays the same or constant.
Control variable
This is WHAT occurs.
Scientific Law
Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
Experiment
This occurs when an activity is completed by a DIFFERENT person.
Replication
What step is background research?
2
The results that occured because of the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
Name the 5 senses.
Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch
The variable that is deliberately changed in an investigation.
Independent Variable
The variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
Dependent Variable
What is the 3rd step of the scientific method
Make an hypothesis
Question: Which soil would plants grow the best in?
What is the independent variable?
The different brands of soil
True or False:
Scientific Theories can never be revised?
False. They change sometimes when given new or updated information.
This is a description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world.
This is a well-supported explanation of nature.
Theory
What are steps 4-7 of the scientific method?
4: conduct an experiment
5: collect/analyze data
6: Conclusion
7: Share your results
Question: Which soil would plants grow the best in?
What is the dependent variable?
How tall or full the plants grow.
Name all 10 of your vocabulary words.
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Hypothesis, Observation, Model, Repetition, Replication, Law, Theory, Experiment