Scientific Method Steps
The first step to the scientific method, where you determine what you want to know or learn about.
What is QUESTION
The variable that you change before the experiment is conducted.
What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
Examples of this type of data are 5 feet, 47 seconds, and 12 mL.
What is QUANTITATIVE DATA
Name tools that are used for safety.
What is...
Lab coat, Gloves, Fire Extinguisher, Goggles
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an
Obserservation
What is RESEARCH
The Variable that is measured after the experiment.
What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE
Examples of this type of data are rough, clear, red, and shiny.
What is QUALITATIVE DATA
Name tools used for measurement.
What is...
meter stick, digital scale, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder, etc.
A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions
Scientific Method
The third step of the scientific method, where you write an "if...then" statement where you predict what you think will happen.
What is HYPOTHESIS
The variables, usually more than one, that you keep the same for both the control group and the experimental group during an experiment.
What are the CONTROLLED VARIABLES
The type of data that involves the qualities in the things you observe, typically using the five senses.
What is QUALITATIVE DATA
Name tools that are used for investigations.
What is...
Binoculars, Microscope, Hand Lens, Hot Plate, etc.
All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called
Controlled Variable
The step in the scientific method where you test your hypothesis and collect data.
What is the independent variable in this experiment: Steven wants to determine if using pesticides will affect the growth of green bean crops on his farm.
What is PESTICIDE USE
The type of data that involves numbers; examples are things such as measurements, weights, and volumes.
What is QUANTITATIVE DATA
The tool would you use to heat a liquid during an experiment.
What is a HOT PLATE
A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis is a(n)
Experiment
The step where you inform other scientists about the results to your experiment and state if your hypothesis is correct or incorrect.
What is SHARE CONCLUSION
What is the dependent variable in this experiment: Nina wants to determine if the amount of toothpaste used when brushing her teeth will affect the level of whiteness for her teeth.
What is LEVEL OF TEETH WHITENESS
Name an example of each kind of data that was involved in the candy corn experiment.
What is...
Qualitative - yellow/orange liquid change, dissolving candy corn pieces
Quantitative - the time that elapsed for each solution
The tool that scientists use to measure the volume of liquid they will use in an experiment.
What is a GRADUATED CYLINDER
Which tool should be used to measure temperature?
Thermometer