Scientific Method

What is the scientific method?

• a scientific way to design a graph

• a list of materials

• a process used by scientists to explore observations

• a process for students to have fun

What is a hypothesis?

• a prediction about what will happen during the lab

• the conclusion to an experiment

• the gathering or materials

• an explanation of the data

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• test your hypothesis

• ask a question

• do research

• communicate your results

Which part of the scientific method is being represented? I am wondering if gummy worms expand quicker in water, milk, juice, or vinegar.

• ask a question

• reporting data

• research

• completing the experiment

Noticing that sugar tastes sweet is a(n) _____.

• inference

• qualitative observation

• hypothesis

• quantitative observation

Counting the number of cookies on a plate is a(n) _____.

• hypothesis

• qualitative observation

• inference

• quantitative observation

A summary of what you have learned from a specific experiment is called a(n) _____.

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• conclusion

• law

In science, a hypothesis must be

• correct

• testable

• controlled

• manipulated

Any information that is gathered with the senses is

• an observation.

• evidence.

• a fact.

• an investigation.

What is the dependent variable?

The speed of a car and the amount of time it takes to get to your destination.

• The speed of a car

• The amount of time it takes to get to your destination