Scientific Method Steps
The first step of the scientific method.
Identify a Problem/Ask a question
Information you collect during an experiment is called?
Data
You should always wear these to protect your eyes during experiments.
Safety Goggles
Using your five senses to gather information.
Qualitative Observation
The variable you purposely change.
Independent Variable
The step where you make an educated guess.
Forming a Hypothesis
A possible explanation to a scientific question is called?
Hypothesis
True or False: It’s okay to eat or drink in the science lab.
False
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
Inference
The variable you measure.
Dependent Variable
The step where you test your hypothesis.
Experiment
An observation that uses numbers or measurements is called?
Quantitative Observation
If you spill water or chemicals on the floor, what should you do first?
Tell the Teacher
“The liquid is red” is an example of this type of observation.
Qualitative
The variables you keep the same.
Constant/Controlled Variable
After collecting data, you must do this.
Analyze Results
A statement you test by conducting an experiment is called?
Testable Question
You should never touch lab equipment or chemicals until this happens.
Teacher Gives Instructions
“The liquid is 50 mL” is an example of this type of observation.
Quantitative
In an experiment testing “Does sunlight affect plant growth?” what is the independent variable?
Sunlight.
The final step of the scientific method is?
Formulate and Share Conclusion
A guess based on what you already know and what you observe. is called?
Inference
When you finish a lab, you should always do these two things before leaving.
Clean Up and Wash Hands
True or False: An inference is the same as a guess.
False.
In an experiment testing “Does the amount of water affect how tall a bean plant grows?” what is the dependent variable?
Height of the Bean Plant