Scientific Method TERMS
Scientific Method TERMS
Scientific Method Terms
Scientific Method Other
Challenge
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A method of problem solving by testing a hypothesis.

Scientific Method

100

A prediction or educated guess that answers a question

hypothesis

100

The variable that is tested and measured.

Dependent Variable

100

What is the last step in the scientific Method?

Share the Results

100

What is used to pick up small objects that would otherwise be difficult to pick up?

Tweezers or Forceps

200

What you want to test or find out.

Question

200

Testing an idea through a controlled investigation.

Experiment

200

The variable that the scientist changes.

Indepent Variable

200

What is the first step in the scientific Method?

Make an observation

200

What is an independent variable?

An independent variable is the single factor or variable that the scientist intentionally changes or manipulates in an experiment to test its effect

300

Making and recording measurements.

Observation

300

Using senses to gather information without numbers.

Quilitative

300

Each test performed during an experiment.

Trial

300

What comes after? - Ask a Question

Form a hypothesis

300

How does a conclusion help a scientist?

A conclusion helps a scientist determine if the hypothesis is accepted or rejected.

400

Using senses to gather information with numbers.

Quantitative

400

A collection of facts or information, usually numbers.

Data

400

Drawing a conclusion or judgment based on data.

Inference

400

After formulating a hypothesis, what comes next?

Tes your Hypothesis (Experiment)

400

Why is it important to repeat a trial during an experiment?

Repeating trials increases the reliability and accuracy of the results

500

An organized chart used to record data.

Data Table

500

Things that change or can be changed in an experiment.

Variable

500

A study of data looking for patterns, errors, and meaning.

Analysis

500

Before sharing the results, what are you up to?

Draw a Conclusion

500

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

Qualitative observation describes qualities or characteristics using the five senses (e.g., color, texture, shape) without using numbers and A quantitative observation involves measurements or counts expressed using numbers (e.g., length, mass, temperature, count).