Scientific Method

the variable you change

• Conclusion
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Scientific Method

final summary of results

• Conclusion
• Independent Variable
• Deendent Variable
• Data

an educated guess

• Scientific Method
• Hypothesis
• Procedure
• Data

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

What is the term for a statement that can be tested?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Data

A tool used to measure time in minutes and seconds.

• Petri Dish

• Compass

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

What does every scientific experiment begin with?

• Hypothesis

• Question/Problem

• Background Research

• Conclusion

Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the dependent variable?

• Color of chair

• Grade on test

• Age of students

Carey and Justin are fundraising to buy books for the library. The more money they raise, the more books they can purchase.

Which variable is dependent?

• The amount of money raised

• The number of books

The higher the temperature of water, the faster the egg will cook. Select the independent variable.

• Faster Egg Cooks

• Higher Temperature