Scientific Method-1
A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions
A) scientific method
B) experiment
C) hypothesis
D) observation
A) scientific method
The following is the definition of what term?
A logical conclusion based on prior knowledge and observations.
Inference
What is the sequence of steps involved in performing an experiment called?
The procedures
What are the 3 things all graphs are required to have?
1. Title
2. Axis Titles
3. Numbers in consistent increments
Once a scientist completes an experiment should they repeat using the exact same materials and process and why?
Yes they should to ensure the results are consistent.
The following is the definition of what term?
Using your senses to gather information
Observation
The following is the definition of what term?
What you base your claim on
Problem/Question
What is a theory?
A claim that has been tested and proven true many times.
What are the two types of observations?
What are the three types of variables?
Independent variable, Dependent variable, and Control variable
The following is the definition of what term?
Answers your claim, includes sufficient evidence, and reasoning.
Conclusion
Which question would be considered a testable question?
A) Who made the first microscope?
B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
C) How many giraffes live in Africa?
D) How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth?
B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
What does CER stand for?
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
What proves your claim is true, you need enough of, and has to be specific with facts, statistics, quotations, or videos?
Evidence
Scientists test a hypothesis by
A. | formulating questions. |
B. | designing models. |
C. | doing experiments. |
D. | drawing conclusions. |
C. doing experiments.
What shows how and why, is an analysis of the evidence, and links the evidence to the claim?
Reasoning
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes.
A) making a hypothesis
B) interpreting data
C) making observations
D) drawing conclusions
C) making observations
The following is the definition of what term?
A statement that states your prediction
Hypothesis/Claim
Identify the step of the scientific method completed in the description below.
Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.
Form a hypothesis
Identify the step of the scientific method completed in the description below.
Jonathan's data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices.
4. Draw a conclusion