Scientific Method

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure
• Hypothesis
• Question
• Results

An experiment is conducted to test how different cleats change an athletes running speed.  Six different types of cleats are tested and the 100m run time is recorded.  What is the independent variable?

• The type of cleat
• The run time
• The 100 meters
• The athlete

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group