SCIENTIFIC METHOD 1
The number of variables being tested in a controlled experiment.
What is one?
This step to solve a problem must be completed last.
What is a conclusion?
The one that never changes.
What is constant?
The specific steps that are followed in an experiment so that it can be replicated are called this.
What is procedure?
Bad or false science that appears scientific but lacks substance and is often exaggerated.
What is pseudoscience?
Scientists use prior experience to: 1) collect and analyze data 2) make predictions about what will happen under certain circumstances 3) serve as a control in their experiments
What is 2) make predictions about what will happen under certain circumstances?
This step to solve a problem must be completed first.
What is identifying the problem (or purpose)?
The one that is the outcome variable (data).
What is dependent variable?
An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a ___________.
What is MODEL?
Results of an experiment are more likely to be accurate if this is done.
What is conduct more trials?
The independent variable in for "What type of dish detergent cleans more grease off of dishes"?
What is type of dish detergent?
It is a good tool to organize and record your results and observations.
What is a data table?
What you compare the other results to (nothing is changed ).
What is control?
Another term for “bias”
What is prejudice?
The control variable in for "What type of dish detergent cleans more grease off of dishes"?
What is plain water?
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a(n) _____.
What is AN EXPERIMENT?
What a hypothesis must be: A. written as a question B. supported C. testable D.first in the scientific method
What is TESTABLE?
The variable that is tested or changed.
What is independent variable?
A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, repeatedly tested or widely accepted and which and can be changed or discarded as new information becomes available is a _______.
What is THEORY?
Variable that is on the "x" axis.
What is independent variable?
In an experiment to determine if the popping of popcorn is affected by the temperature at which it is stored, counting the popped kernels is an example of a(n) _____________.
What is AN OBSERVATION?
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the ____.
What is control?
The number of independent variables in an experiment.
What is one?
After scientists get accurate and reliable results from their experiments they draw a conclusion, then they do this.
What is communicate results to others?
Variable that is on the "Y" axis.
What is dependent variable?