Scientific Method
Data
Observation
Use the senses to gather information
Independent variable
The factor you change to test the hypothesis
Hypothesis
Draw Conclusions
Observation
Control
Draw Conclusions
Conduct research
Hypothesis
Something that changes
What scientists keep the same in an experiment
Ask a question
Inference
The result of what changed.
Analyze Results/Draw Conclusions
Inference
Observation
Collect data
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Problem/Question
Constants
Variable
The board is white
You must come to a ___________ to determine whether your hypothesis was supported or rejected
Observations
After asking a question, what should you do next?
Once my experiment is over I must...
The sky is blue
Mark wanted to know how synthetic fibers were different from natural fibers
The procedure scientist use to answer a question or solve a problem
Michael's experiment showed that guinea pigs need vitamin C and protein in their diets
The _________ is what scientist change in an experiment
There is a skeleton at the front of my science classroom
Independent variable
It looks like it's about to rain
I am written in an if, then, because statement...what am I?
I'm getting a passing grade this marking period
Susan said, "if I fertilize my plants, they will blossom
_______ are variables/factors that stay the same in both groups
You test the ________ by designing a controlled experiment
Information I collect when testing my hypothesis
What is the first step of the scientific method
Angela's experiment proved that earthworms move away from the light
Kathy used a survey to determine how many of her classmates were left-handed.
Dependent variable
