Scientific Method
Before you can ask a question, you must do this.
What is make an observation?
This is what you should do before you begin any lab.
What is read the directions?
This tool allows you to see small objects with more detail.
What is a hand lens?
This is what the scientist changes in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
This is an observation of a characteristic like color, shape, or texture.
What is a qualitative observation?
This should include interpretation of data, consider what went well, and include if your hypothesis was correct.
What is the conclusion?
How your station should look during a lab
What is neat and organized?
This tool tests for magnetism.
What is a magnet?
This is what happened because the scientist changed the independent variable.
What is the dependent variable?
This is a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experiences.
What is a prediction?
You need to gather your materials in order to test your hypothesis for this step.
What is conduct an experiment?
You should do this in case of an accident.
What is tell your teacher?
This tool measures small volumes of liquid.
This is what you keep the same in your groups or trials.
What is the control variable?
This is an observation that is measured.
What is a quantitative observation?
In this step you create a prediction and write an "If...then..." statement.
What is the hypothesis?
You should never do this in a lab.
What is eat or drink?
This tool measures the temperature of matter.
What is a thermometer?
This is represented on the x axis of a graph.
What is the independent variable?
This is to use information gathered during an observation to make a conclusion about things based on those observations and data collected.
What is an inference?
In this step you make observations (qualitative and quantitative) about the results of your experiment.
What is collect and analyze data?
You should never directly sniff any substance in the lab.
What is waft?
This tool measures mass.
What is a triple beam balance scale?
This is represented on the y axis.
What is the dependent variable?
The candy was sour.
What is a qualitative observation?