The Scientific Method

What is the scientific method?

• a conclusion

• a prediction of what will happen

• data

• a step-by-step process used by scientists to answer a question or solve a problem

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The last step of the scientific method is the _____________.

• problem

• conclusion

• results

• experiment

A ______________ is an educated guess or prediction about what you think will happen during your experiment.

• question

• observation

• hypothesis

• data

The first step in the scientific method is choosing a ______________ or problem to investigate.

• answer

• guess

• observation

• question

During your experiment you collect __________ or information about what happens. You may record this information on a chart, graph, or in pictures.

• conclusion

• problem

• data

• hypothesis

True or false: Before you conduct your experiment you must research the topic and make observations.

• True

• False

Which of the following are reliable sources to help you research your topic? Choose all that apply.

• non-fiction books from the library

• informational videos

• science magazines and online articles

• wikipedia

During the conclusion you state whether or not your _______________ (guess or prediction) was correct or incorrect. Many times we are incorrect, and that's ok!

• hypothesis

• question

• data

• answer

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During an ________________ scientists run tests and trials to prove their hypothesis.

• question

• data

• experiment

• result

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In class we are conducting an experiment about apple seeds. Which step of the scientific method matches the following statement:

What is the best material for sprouting apple seeds?

• hypothesis

• question or problem

• conclusion

• data