Scientific Method Lab

The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method is the process used to investigate phenomena.

Steps:

1. Ask a testable question

2. Research the topic

3. Form a hypothesis - an educated guess

4. Conduct an experiment - collect data

5. Analyze the data

6. Draw a conclusion - is your hypothesis correct?

Multiple Choice

Which is the first step of the Scientific Method?

• Make a Hypothesis

• Ask a Question

• Conduct the experiment

• Collect data

Multiple Choice

This variable is the result of an investigation. It depends on the independent variable

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• controlled variables

Multiple Choice

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

• remains the same to not mess up the experiment

• is the title of the scientist's favorite song

• is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

Multiple Choice

In the pendulum investigation, which was not a controlled/constant variable.

• Length of string

• Size of the paper clip

• Number of pennies

• Pencil

Multiple Choice

In the pendulum investigation, which is the independent variable.

• Number of pennies

• Size of the paper clip

• Number of swings.

• Pencil

Multiple Choice

In the pendulum investigation, which is the dependent variable.

• Number of pennies

• Size of the paper clip

• Length of string

• Number of swings made in 15 seconds

Multiple Choice

A type of experiment where all variables are controlled or held constant to observe the affect of one variable

• system
• controlled experiment
• hypothesis
• scientific method

Multiple Choice

The steps scientists use to investigate results of a question or observation.

• standard
• variables
• experiment
• scientific method

Multiple Choice

What is the third step of the Scientific Method?

• Ask a Question

• Conduct the Experiment

• Collect Data

• Make a Hypothesis

Multiple Choice

What variable made a difference in the number of swings a pendulum makes in 15 seconds?

• length of the string

• number of pennies (weight)

• starting position

• person

Multiple Choice

What is the fourth step of the Scientific Method?

• Ask a Question

• Report the Results

• Analyze Information

• Conduct the Experiment

Multiple Choice

What is the fourth step of the Scientific Method

• Collect Data

• Ask a Question

• Make a Hypothesis

• Report the Results

Multiple Choice

What is the fifth step of the Scientific Method?

• Conduct the Experiment

• Collect Data

• Analyze Information

• Report the Results

Multiple Choice

What is the sixth step of the Scientific Method?

• Analyze Information

• Ask a Question

• Make a Hypothesis

• Draw a conclusion and report the results

Multiple Choice

During which Step of the Scientific Method will you make a prediction about what will happen during the experiment?

• Ask a Question

• Analyze Information

• Conduct the Experiment

• Make a Hypothesis

Multiple Choice

During which Step of the Scientific Method will you test your hypothesis? You must create a way to test your hypothesis.

• Ask a Question

• Analyze Information

• Conduct the Experiment

• Make a Hypothesis

Multiple Choice

During which Step of the Scientific Method will you need to write down all the information your experiment provides; this includes measurements and weights?

• Collect Data

• Analyze Information

• Conduct the Experiment

• Report the Results

Multiple Choice

First, Lilly added water to the bowl. Then, she added 5 shakes of pepper. Finally, Lilly added a drop of dish soap. During which Step of the Scientific Method would this occur?

• Make a Hypothesis

• Report the Results

• Conduct the Experiment

• Analyze Information