Scientific Methods

What is the first thing scientists do when starting the scientific method?

• test their hypothesis

• make observations

• conduct an experiment

• write down their results

You will collect and record this during an experiment.

• data

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• background research

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Why might a scientist repeat an experiment?

• She is bored, and wants to do extra work.

• His mom made him, because he wasn't following directions.

• To produce more data, so they know the experiment is correct.

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If plants are grown in light, then they will grow taller than if in darkness. This is a prediction known as a/an...

• experiment

• hypothesis

• conclusion

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This is the group in an experiment that doesn't receive the "special treatment", or IV.

In an experiment with plants, both groups received the same soil, amount and salinity of water, same air temperature, and pot. These are called _______variables, or constants.

• dependent

• independent

• controlled

Will plants grown in light grow taller than those in darkness? This is an example of

• An experiment

• A hypothesis

• Stating the question or problem

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In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

• Controlled Variable

• Responsive Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

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A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

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Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

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