Steps
The first step in the Scientific Method
What is State the Problem in the form of a question.
Do people who live in the city walk more? What is the independent variable?
What is "whether people live in the city or not"
What you compare your results to
What is Control group?
I wonder if I don't study for my science quiz will it affect my grade.
Part of the experiment that you change on purpose.
What is a Independent Variable?
The 4th step of the Scientific Method.
What is "Test the Hypothesis" or Experiment
What is the independent variable in this question?
“Will blue m&m coating dissolve faster in vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol?”
What is type of liquid?
Part of the Experiment you measure.
What is Dependent variable?
I wonder if I get a detention will my parents be upset.
What is "If I get a detention then my parents will be upset".
In the Scientific Method what do you do with Data?
What is analyze it.
What is the 5th step?
What is the Independent and Dependent Variables?
What amount of sunlight makes pea plants grow tallest?
What is "Independent variable = amount of sunlight
Dependent variable = Plant height
An educated guess.
What is Hypothesis?
I wonder if a red skittle or a green skittle will dissolve faster in water.
What is "If I put a red and green skittle in water then the green skittle will dissolve faster".
Using someone else's research without giving credit.
What is Plagiarism?
The 2nd step of the Scientific Method.
What is Research?
Which type of soda has more sugar: Brand X, Brand Y or Brand Z?
What is
Independent = Brand of sugar
Dependent = amount of sugar
A way you can add on to your experiment.
What is an Extension.
I wonder if I don't sleep for 2 days will it affect my ability to focus.
System of measurement used in science.
What is the metric system
Which step is an "If - Then statement"
What is the 3rd step?
Which battery will last the longest: Superlast or Energy Star?
Independent = Brand of Battery
Dependent = time battery last
How an experiment can benefit society.
What is Application?
I wonder what will happen if I listen to very loud music all the time.
What is "If I listen to very loud music all the time then I will damage my hearing".
Anything that goes wrong in an experiment.
What is an error?