Scientific Method Review

This is a list of items you need in a lab

• Flasks
• Bunsen burners
• Thermometers
• materials

This is a logical answer based on data and a person's observations

• Random guess based on feelings
• Unrelated statement about weather
• Personal opinion without evidence
• Logical conclusion based on observations

a procedure that is used to test a scientist's hypothesis

• conclusion
• observation
• experiment
• theory

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In an experiment these can be either independent, controlled or dependent.

• variables

• data

• hypothesis

• materials

looking at a chart, table or graph in a lab experiment is called

• variable

• materials

• hypothesis

• analyze

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a testable idea or an educated guess that is in an "if ... then" statement

• theory
• conclusion
• assumption
• hypothesis

What is the first thing a scientist does when they are performing an experiment?

• Formulate a hypothesis
• Draw conclusions
• Analyze results
• Collect data

What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?

• Experiment, analysis, hypothesis, gather materials

• Hypothesis, Experiment, , Analysis, Conclusion

• Hypothesis, analysis, experiment, conclusion

How is a theory different than a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is a proven fact; a theory is an untested idea.
• A hypothesis is a broad explanation; a theory is a specific prediction.
• A hypothesis is a conclusion; a theory is a guess.
• A hypothesis is a testable prediction; a theory is a well-supported explanation.

A variable that can be measured is said to be a ...

• qualitative variable
• discrete variable
• constant variable
• dependent variable