Scientific Method
Scientific Method 1
Scientific Method 2
Scientific Method 3
Theory vs Laws
100
Megan wants to plan an experiment that involves growing marigolds.
So far she’s done her research, created a testable question, and came up with a hypothesis. What is her next step?
A write a conclusion
B perform the experiment and gather data
C design the steps to her experiment
D create graphs and/or charts with her data
C design the steps to her experiment
100
What can be described as what I change?
What is Independent variable
100
Information that describes the qualities/characteristics of observations & data
What is qualitative
100
What is a hypothesis
What is educated guess
100
Which of the following is considered true and is universal accepted under specific conditions?
a) law b) theory c) hypothesis d) scientific research
A) LAW
200
Identify the independent variable: If I change the amount of water in the tank, then the fish will live longer.
What is the amount of water
200
What are the three types of variables
What is independent, dependent, controls
200
What step of the scientific method is this?
Does adding minerals to an animal’s food affect their growth?
What is ask a question
200
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?
What is making observations
200
Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called
Theories
300
What part of the scientific method has the purpose of the experiment, the hypothesis, evidence to accept or reject the hypothesis, and applies learned information to the real-world.
What is conclusion
300
Would this be considered a testable question (true or false):
How does the diameter of a container affect the height of a baking soda/vinegar reaction?
What is true
300
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis , or demonstrate a known fact is a/an?
What is an experiment
300
If small doses of calcium and magnesium are added to animal food, then the animal’s growth will increase because calcium and magnesium are important minerals for growing.
What is a hypothesis
300
Which of the following questions is legitimate for science to consider?
A)Which type of orchid flower is most beautiful?
B)Is competition good or evil?
C)When is religion better than philosophy?D)How many seals can a killer whale consume per day?
D)How many seals can a killer whale consume per day?
400
What part of the scientific method is this conducted? Step One: Add sugar to water Step Two: Taste Water Step Three: Record information
What is experiment
400
These two terms are used to determine the type of observations and collected data
What is quantitative and qualitative
400
What is the dependent variable in the question?
How does temperature affect the length of time it takes for mold to grow on bread?
What is the time it takes for mold to grow
400
What step of the scientific method is this?
Adding calcium and magnesium to the animal food did increase the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.
What is conclusion
400
What is the primary difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A) A theory describes a pattern and a scientific law explains why something happens.
B) A theory does not have a large body of supporting data.
C) Scientific theories are absolute.
D) A theory explains why something happens and a law describes a pattern.
D)A theory explains why something happens and a law describes a pattern.
500
What part of the scientific method is this? If I add salt to the pancakes, then they will taste better.
What is hypothesis
500
A scientist hypothesizes the temperature at which an alligator's egg is
incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The
independent variable is...
the temperature
500
In which step of the scientific Method do we want to use graphs?
What is when analyzing data
500
List the steps of the scientific method in order
What is Ask a Question, Do Background Research, Form Hypothesis, Design an Experiment, Test the Hypothesis, Record/Analyze Data, Draw Conclusions
500
Give 2 Examples of Laws and 2 Examples of Theories
Answers will vary:
- Theory of General Relativity: Einstein's description of gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass.
- Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection: Darwin's explanation of how populations change over time.
- Big Bang Theory: The prevailing cosmological model explaining the origin of the universe.
- Central Dogma: Explains the flow of genetic information (DNA to RNA to protein).
- Mendel's Laws of Inheritance: Define how traits are passed from parents to offspring.