Scientific Method

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation --> Question
• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

• recognize a problem
• test the hypothesis with an experiment
• form a hypothesis
• draw conclusions  

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Information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight.

• observation
• hypothesis
• question
• conclusion

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What is the last step of scientific method?

• hypothesis

• observe

• drawing conclusions

• question

A logical and systematic process for solving a problem is known as?  

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

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How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

• two

• as many as possible

• four

• one

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
• To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
• It is what has always been done

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