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Steps of the Method
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True or False
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
State the Question
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What do we call a scientific place for starting?
Baseline
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Someone timing how fast they run before they begin training for a race is an example of a ______________.
Baseline
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What do we call things that change?
Variables
100
True or False: A hypothesis must be clear, brief, and testable.
True
200
What step of the scientific method is all about the experiment?
Step 4 (4a plan & 4b conduct)
200
What is another term for important information?
Relevant information
200
Which kind of graph would be best to show your height each year on your birthday? (Hint: change over time.)
Line graph
200
What do we call the one variable a scientist changes on purpose in their experiment?
Manipulated Variable
200
True or False: Scientists do not need to keep neat, organized records of their work.
False
300
During which step of the scientific method do scientists make their best guess, or prediction?
Step 3 (Form a hypothesis)
300
What word means something that CANNOT be measured?
Qualitative
300
Which kind of graph would be best for showing which grade level orders the most school lunches? (Hint: comparison)
Bar graph
300
What is the written plan for an experiment called?
Test Plan
300
True or False: Once you get an answer to your question, you should just stop asking any other questions.
False
400
In which step of the scientific method do scientists create graphs?
Step 5 (5b Find Averages & Make Graphs)
400
What words means to start out general and get more specific?
Deductive
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Which kind of graph would be best for showing how someone spends their time each day? (Hint: parts of a whole)
Pie Chart or Circle Graph
400
What are the variables that could change during an experiment, but the scientists doesn't want them to? (Hint: the scientist controls these)
Controlled Variables
400
True or False: Most scientific questions fall into one of these categories - biology, Earth science, behavioral science, or physical science.
True
500
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Draw a Conclusion
500
What kind of units do scientists use?
Metric
500
Which kind of graph would be best for being published in a scientific journal or newspaper article? (Hint: looks good on paper)
Pictorgraph
500
What do we call the results of the experiment?
Responding Variable
500
True or False: People make observations with their five senses.
True