IV, DV, CV
If you practice batting often, then you will have a higher batting average.
What is the Independent Variable?
What is a hypothsis?
An educated guess on how the experiment will turn out
What is research?
gathering information for a better understanding (answers may vary)
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a Question
What is the sixth step in the scientific method?
Conclusion
If you practice batting often, then you will have a higher batting average.
What is the Dependent Variable?
Batting Average
Which is the correct way to write a hypothesis?
a. A person practices to be better
b. Batting more makes you a better batter
c. If I have more batting practice, then I will have a better batting average
d. Having a better batting average comes with more batting practice
c
What is a conclusion?
The answer you come to at the end
What is the second step in the Scientific Method?
Research
What is the seventh step in the scientific method?
Share Results
If you practice batting often, then you will have a higher batting average.
What is the Constant Variable?
Using the same bat, using the same baseballs, practicing at the same time of day
What step is after forming a hypothesis?
a. research
b. design an experiment
c. conclusion
d. ask a question
b. design an experiment
What is the third step in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
What is the variable that the scientists change?
Independent Variable
Fill in the blank
If _____, then ______
Independent Variable (IV), Dependent Variable (DV)
What is the fourth step in the scientific method?
Design Experiment
What variable does the scientists measure?
Dependent Variable
Write a hypothesis for the following question:
What would happen to plant growth if I change the color of light around it?
answers will vary
What is the fifth step in the scientific method?
Gather and Analyze Data