Scientific method and matter states

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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

• yes
• no

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

• conclusions

• data

• hypotheses

• procedures

Something that you keep the same in an experiment is called a(n) _________________________.

• variable

• control

• procedure

• conclusion

The dependent variable is

• The variable that you change in an investigation

• The variable that you measure in an investigation

• A variable that you keep the same in an investigation

The independent variable is

• The variable that you change in an investigation

• The variable that you measure in an investigation

• A variable that you keep the same in an investigation

What is the purpose of controlled variables

• To control what happens in the investigation

• To make the investigation valid

• To make the investigation reliable

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Inquiry

• Scientific method