Scientific Investigation

The last step in the scientific method is to reach a:

• data
• hypothesis
• question
• conclusion

What you think the answer to the problem will be.

• Hypothesis
• Materials
• Data
• Experiment

A list of everything you will need to conduct an experiment..

• procedures
• materials
• observations
• question/problem

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Why should experiments be repeated at least 3 times?

• to show validity

• to increase reliability

• to show other people your results

• because it's fun to do Science experiments

The scientific method often begins by forming a(n):

• question
• building
• experiment
• conclusion

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure
• Hypothesis
• Question
• Results

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
• To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
• It is what has always been done

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 

• obervations
• question/problem
• materials
• procedures

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3