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Scientific Method
Science Inquiry Tools
100
A test done to find out whether a hypothesis is correct
Experiment
100
A tool used to pick up and hold on to objects
Forceps
100
Information collected in an inquiry is __________.
Evidence
100
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observe and Ask Questions
100
A tool used to make an object look bigger
Hand Lens
200
The one thing in a scientific test that is different
Variable
200
Asking questions about something or studying it closely
Inquiry
200
A personal belief that is not based on evidence is an __________.
Opinion
200
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Form a Hypothesis
200
A tool that picks up and releases small amounts of liquid
Dropper
300
The study that a scientist does
Investigation
300
A tool used to record and organize data into rows and columns
Data Table
300
A graph that uses bars to display data.
Bar Graph
300
What is the third step of the scientific method?
Plan an Experiment
300
A tool that measures the volume, or amount of space, that a liquid or powder takes up
Measuring Cup
400
An organized plan that scientists use to conduct a study
Scientific Method
400
Measuring more than once helps make sure the measurement is correct, or __________.
Accurate
400
A graph that uses a line to display data
Line Graph
400
What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Conduct an Experiment
400
A tool used to measure length, width, height, or depth
Ruler or Measuring Tape
500
A possible answer to a question
Hypothesis
500
To __________, you tell what you think will happen in the future.
Predict
500
A tool that measures how hot or cold something is
Thermometer
500
What is the fifth step of the scientific method?
Draw Conclusions and Communicate Results
500
A tool used to measure mass, or the amount of matter in an object
Pan Balance