Scientific Method

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?

• increase the amount of iron in your blood
• spinach you eat

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

• True
• How fast you get to school
• Riding a bike or walking
• False

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
• Yes.
• No.
• I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

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If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method
• Studying
• Independent variable
• Test score

What do you do after you come up with your hypothesis?

• Conclude
• Test your hypothesis
• Do a victory dance
• Tell your teacher

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An educated guess is

• an observation
• question
• hypothesis
• experiment

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What does every scientific experiment begin with?

• a hypothesis
• a conclusion
• procedures
• a question or problem