scientific method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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
• responding variable

What is an observation?

• A scientific statement based on ideas

• Using your senses to notice what is going on around you

• To be unaware of your surroundings

• The question that you want an answer to.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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

• yes
• no

In order to make an inference, you must have:

• Make observations with all senses
• Made 3 other observations
• Background knowledge
• A hypothesis in mind first

Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a hypothesis?

• Must be made with background knowledge

• Must be testable

• Must organizes the IV and DV

• Must always be correct