scientific method

The following is NOT a step in the scientific method.

• collect data

• share conclusions with others

• make predictions

• take conclusions

Which happens first?

• make a hypothesis

• make a plan

• ask a question/make an observation

• draw conclusions

Which happens last?

• make a hypothesis

• ask a question/make an observation

• make a plan

• draw conclusions

To make observations you use your _______.

• senses

• feet

• smile

• experience

During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Experiment 

Which one is an example of Qualitative Data?

• 25 Pounds
• 30 Seconds 
• 2 Meters
• Soft

The independent variable is what you _______ during an experiment.

• change
• do not change 
• measure
• count

The dependent variable in an experiment is what you ________________. 

• Change
• Measure

This is the group that is affected by the independent variable or the group that is changed.

• Control Group
• Experimental Group
• Changed Group
• Cool Group

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group