Scientific Method
The first step of the scientific method
Good or Bad Scientist?
Plagiarism
Bad
What is a variable?
A variable anything that changes in an experiment
True or False:
The sky is blue because of the reflection of the ocean?
False. It is blue because of the gas in the atmosphere.
What does a carnivore eat?
Meat
What comes after the conclusion of your experiment?
Sharing your results!
What is Ghostwritting?
I want to know if snails travel faster in wet concrete vs dry concrete.
What would be my independent variable
An independent variable is the one thing you intend to change (vary) in an experiment.
We are changing the type of surface (wet vs dry)
What is Groupthink?
A phenomenon where people tend to confirm with group decisions to avoid feeling outcasted. This can lead to errors in decision making.
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
What is another word or phrase for a hypothesis?
Making an educated guess
Making a prediction
Good or Bad Scientist:
Failure
Good
I want to know if getting 5 hours of sleep vs 9 hours of sleep can help me get a better score on my science test.
What would be the dependent variable?
The dependent variable is the variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
In this case it would be my science test performance
Is it good to do experiments in a rush to get solutions fast?
No because it can lead to bad consequences.
What are the main colors of the rainbow?
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Indigo, Blue, Purple
Step 4 is Making an Observation.
What does that look like in a lab setting?
Looking at how your experiment is running and noticing any significant changes.
Why is communication a good scientist trait?
Scientists should be able to express any concern or idea to the larger group in order for the group to move forward.
We are comparing our experiment to an "original" or "typical" scenario. What is this called?
A control group
What happened to the Space Shuttle Challenger and how could it have been avoided?
The challenger malfunctioned causing a disaster event. If the NASA team had communicated their concerns it would of been avoided.
On average, how many bones does an adult human body have?
206
What does it mean when we say we are "analyzing the data"? (This is step 5 btw)
It means you are putting meaning behind your observations and trying to paint a picture of why your experiment worked out that way.
What is the difference between Falsification and Fabrication?
Fabrication: Lying about results by putting in numbers just to get an answer
Falsification: Lying about results by saying something that is completely false and can be proven to be false
How many independent variables are there in each experiment?
How many dependent variables are there in each experiment?
How many constants are there?
1, 1, as many as possible
If you make a claim in science, what should others be able to do with your claim?
What field of science did Mr. Gameros and Mr. De Souza studied in college? (They are 2 different fields)
Mr. Gameros: Astronomy/Astrophysics
Mr. De Souza: Chemistry