Scientific Method
The second step in the Scientific Method
What is Research
a way to gain knowledge about
the world by observing
and investigating.
What is Science
using millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm) and meters (m).
what is a metric ruler
Variable that gets measured
What is the Dependent Variable
Short and to the point
What is a Law
It is your prediction about the outcome
of any experiments you design.
What is a Hypothesis
The study of Living Things
What is Life Science
SI unit of mass
what is grams
group is left alone and not experimented on
What is the Control Group
Evolution
What is a Theory
A hypothesis should be ______________ and not based on an opinion.
what is measurable.
The study of Matter and Energy
What is Physical Science
instrument used to measure the mass of various objects
what is a triple beam balance
These remain the same throughout the entire experiment.
What are Constants
Can be revised over time
What is a Theory
Organize and _________ your data.
What is analyze.
Astronomy, Geology, and Meteorology
what is the Study of Earth & Space Science.
glass container for laboratory use measuring liquids
what is a beaker and a flask
The variable on the Y-axis of a graph
What is the dependent variable
1) All organisms are made of cells. 2) All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 3) The cell is the most basic unit of life.
What is the Cell Theory
If your conclusion is wrong you should go back and __________ it.
what is REVISE.
a person who studies the relationship between plants, animals and their environment.
Who is an ecologist
Scientists around the world use this version of the
metric system.
what are the SI units
The one variable that is changed
What is the Independent Variable
Backed by research and supported by many scientists
What are Theories and Laws