Steps
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
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What is an independent variable?
The variable that is changed in the experiment.
Which graph would be best for showing categories?
A bar graph
What is an observation?
things you notice using your 5 senses
What does a scientist usually do after the experiment?
Analyze Data
What is a dependent variable?
Which graph would be best for showing change over time?
A line graph
What is an inference
Ideas or explanations based on what you observe.
What is the last step in the scientific method?
Communicate
What is a constant or controlled variable?
What stays the same in an experiment.
Which way does the x axis run on a graph?
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess
What should a scientist do right before an experiment?
Plan the experiment
In an experiment where you want to find out if the amount of water affects a plant, what would the amount of soil be?
Constant/ Controlled variable
What is the table called that organizes measurements and observations?
Data Table
What words do we use in a good hypothesis (3 words)
If, then, because
What should a scientist do after they analyze data?
Conclude/ Make a Conclusion
In an experiment where you want to find out if the amount of water affects a plant, what would the amount of water be?
The independent variable
Which step do we use graphs and charts in?
Analyzing data
What if your experiment shows your hypothesis was wrong, should you change your hypothesis?
No, keep your results