Scientific Method

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

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes

• no

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

• scientific method

• recipe

• data collection

• metric system

Why do scientist use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

• Share your research with other scientists
• Keep your research a secret
• Destroy all evidence of your experiment

A possible answer to a question that can be tested.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Principle

• Inference

What step comes after you ask a question?

• conclusion & communicate results

• test your hypothesis

• research topic

What is the last step in the scientific method?

• conclusion & communicate results

• ask a question

• form a hypothesis

This is your prediction about how the Dependent Variable in an experiment will respond to changes in the Independent Variable.

• conclusion
• "I wonder…?"
• manipulated variable
• hypothesis