Scientific Method Review

An educated guess about the outcome of an experiment is called a _________________.

• Material

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Procedure

What is the organized way of answering a scientific question?

• Following directions

• The Scientific Method

• Getting Sturdy

• Procedure

How many independent variables can an experiment have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Mrs. Kessler wants to see which brand of dog food her dog Lily likes the best. Each day, she gives Lily a different brand of food, and then measures how fast Lily finishes it.

What is the independent variable in this experiment? (Hint, what is Mrs. Kessler changing?)

• The day of the week

• The brand of dog food

• The type of bowl she puts the food in

• How fast Lily eats

Mrs. Kessler wants to see which brand of dog food her dog Lily likes the best. Each day, she gives Lily a different brand of food, and then measures how fast Lily finishes it.

What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment? (Hint, what is Mrs. Kessler measuring?)

• The day of the week

• The brand of dog food

• The type of bowl she puts the food in

• How fast Lily eats

True of False: The steps of an experiment's procedure can be followed in any order.

• True

• False

All of the items needed for an experiment are called _____________.

• the conclusion

• the procedure

• the analysis

• the materials

Which 4th grade teacher doesn't have a Stanley (yet)?

• Mrs. Kessler

• Miss Quigley

• Mrs. Ellis

• Mrs. Smith

True or False: The first step of the Scientific Method is to Ask A Question?

• True

• False

True or False: It is important to share the results of your experiment with others.

• True

• False

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