Scientific Method

Front

What should you do first if you accidentally spill a chemical during an experiment?

Back

Tell your teacher or supervisor immediately.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a lab safety procedure?

Back

Eat your snack while conducting the lab.

Front

Scientists can organize their observations using ______________________.

Back

all of the above (charts, graphs, tables)

Front

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

Back

conclusion

Front

Procedure

Back

a series of steps that can be replicated.

Front

What is the purpose of wearing safety goggles in the lab?

Back

To protect your eyes from harmful substances.

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

An educated guess that can be tested.

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects.

Front

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is measured or observed.

Front

What should you do if you don't understand the lab instructions?

Back

Ask questions before you begin.