Steps of the Scientific Method
What is the first step
Question
define what a variable is
factors that change or can be changed in an experiment
what is the short form word of qualitative
quality
Using as many senses as possible to gather info
We measure time with ....
a stopwatch
in this step, you perform the procedure (step by step) to test your hypothesis
experiment
define control variable
everything in a test that needs to stay the same to keep an experiment fair
what is the short form word of quantitative
quantity
sharing results in a conclusion
communicate
We use this to measure weight
a scale
What is the last step and explain what you do in it
Conclusion - you summarize your experiment and share your data (and determine what could be improved for next time!)
define independent variable
the material you are changing in the experiment
How do scientists show their data in their conclusion
Graphs or charts
using different tools to collect data
measure
Do you use a meter stick or a balance to measure length?
a meter stick
What is a hypothesis?
an educated guess (written as if.... then....)
define dependent variable
the result that occurs in an experiment (what we measure)
this data is collected and observed through our 5 senses
qualitative
using your knowledge to identify what might happen next or why a result occured
infer / predict
What is measured in degree celsius?
temperature
List all 6 steps in order
1. question
2. background research
3. hypothesis
4. experiment
5. observe and record results
6. conclusion
What was the independent variable in our gum experiment?
the type of gum used.
this data is measured
quantitative
putting info into groups depending on their traits
classify
do you measure volume of an object in MM or ML
Millilitres