Scientific Method

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

• materials

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• results

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

What is the first step of scientific methodology?

• Interpretation and Drawing Conclusions

• Observation and Analysis of Data

• Initial Observations and Asking Questions

• Experiment

What step does every scientific method begin with?

• hypothesis

• procedures

• question/problem

• conclusion

the first step of the scientific method is

• ask a question

• write a hypothesis

• gather data

• draw conclusions

when I plan an experiment I need what?

• a materials list and a procedure

• a beaker and a test tube

• a materials list and a beaker

• a procedure and a test tube

What are the materials in your scientific method? 

• your favorite markers and lucky eraser
• everything you will need to complete your experiment
• a hypothesis
• step by step directions to complete an experiment

A hypothesis is

• an educated guess

• fact or fictional information

• a statement supported by research

• a conclusion in a science experiment

What is an example of Experiments?

• Marsh grass growth is limited by available nitrogen.

• Similar plots of grass were used. Control group no nitrogen added. Experimental group nitrogen added.

• Additional nitrogen was the reason it grew more.

• Marsh grass grows better in some places than others.

What is the third step in scientific methodology?

• Initial Observations and Asking Questions

• Observation and Analysis of Data

• Experiment

• Inference and Hypothesis