Scientific Method

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

This is the last step in the scientific method

• Draw a conclusion
• Record your data as results
• Share what you have learned with others
• Collaborate with others

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

What step does every scientific method begin with?

• hypothesis

• question/problem

• background research

• conclusion

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

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Dependent variable means

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

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?

• increase the amount of iron in your blood
• spinach you eat

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

• True
• How fast you get to school
• Riding a bike or walking
• False

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method
• Studying
• Independent variable
• Test score

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis