Scientific Method Modified

Which step of the scientific method is a predicted outcome and is written as an if....then statement?

• Hypothesis

• Problem

• Fact

Which variable is the "then" part of the hypothesis and is what happens during the experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

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

• Recipe

• Engineering design

• Scientific Method

Which variable is the "If" part of the hypothesis and is the only thing that is changed during the experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Variable

Why do scientist use the scientific method? Select all that apply.

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  To solve a problem or answer a scientific question.

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  To create a valid, controlled experiment

• All of the above are correct

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Homeostasis

• Research

A controlled experiment is only valid if there is ________ Independent variable (s)!

• ONE

• TWO

• NO

What is the name of the information that you collect from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• Observations

• Data

• Conclusion

Facts or evidence that is collected during an experiment using the 5 senses is which of the following steps of the scientific method?

• Step 1 Observation

• Step 3 Hypothesis

• Step 2 Research

The summary at the end of an experiment which accepts or rejects the hypothesis based upon the data gathered.

• Hypothesis

• Procedure

• Conclusion