Scientific Method Review

What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

• make an observation

• gather data

• write a hypothesis

• write a question

Which do we use to write a hypothesis statement?

• Cause, Effect

• Where, Why

• If, Then

• Then, Because

Which variable is the one that you change on purpose?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Causation

Which variable is measured or shows your results?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Causation

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Which variable is the same for each group in an experiment?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Causation

What should you do if your data does not support your hypothesis?

• Change the data to match your hypothesis

• Reevaluate and possibly rewrite your hypothesis

• Continue changing your testing methods until your data matches your hypothesis

• Use your data, but write something different that agrees with your hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What is the scientific method?

• A step-by-step procedure used to explain phenomena in nature

• Anything that you notice with your 5 senses

• A collection of numbers and observations

• A list of materials

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Match the following steps of the scientific method with the action.

• If I wear Nike's then I will run faster

• Gather Data

• Can specific shoes help me run faster?

• Analyze & conclude data

• Nike mile = 2 min

  Addidas mile = 2 min

• Ask a question

• My new shoes seem to make me run faster

• Make an observation

• Nikes do not really make me run faster

• Write a hypothesis