scientific method

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 

• conclusion

• procedures

• analysis

• data

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

• recognize a problem

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions  

Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, then they will have more flowers.” Which step of the scientific method is this?

• recognize a problem

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wanted to know how plants could grow without soil.

• coming up with a question

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions

Information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight.

• observation

• hypothesis

• question

• conclusion

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

• conclusions

• data

• hypotheses

• procedures

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose

• control or keep constant

• measure

• predict

How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

• two

• as many as possible

• four

• one

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

• constant