Scientific Method

The scientific method is a series of

• steps scientists take to help them understand the world

• questions students ask during an experiment

• tests teachers give to students

• events in a story

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To observe means to

• put your data in a chart

• gather information using your 5 senses

• see if your prediction was right

• share your finding with others

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After making an observation, the next step is to

• Identify a problem/ ask a question

• test a hypothesis

• share data

• draw conclusions

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A hypothesis is...

• another word for experiment

• tools scientists use

• a possible answer to a question

• research

True or False: If a scientists' hypothesis was wrong the experiment was a failure.

• True

• False

Which step of the scientific method is when scientists test their hypothesis?

• observation

• conclusion

• experiment

• hypothesis

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True or False: Scientists should take good notes and write down their proceedure so that other scientists can also do their experiment?

• True

• False

What are some ways scientists share results?

• notes

• pictures

• charts and tables

• All of the above

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• observation

• results

• experiment

• conclusion