Scientific Method

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

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• hypothesis

Observations made during an experiment are considered:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

Anything that can change in an experiment.  There are three types of these in an experiment.

• variables
• constant
• independent
• dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect 

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable