Scientific method

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes

• no

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative

• qualitative

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

• conclusion

• procedures

• materials

• responding variable

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative

• quantitative

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method

• recipe

• data collection

• metric system

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

• obervations

• question/problem

• materials

• procedures

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

• The van is tan.

• The  van ran into KFC. 

• The driver was hungry. 

• Red and white are part of the KFC building. 

Two types of data scientists collect are...

• hypothesis and theory

• qualitative and quantitative

• myths and fables

• metric and standard measurements