Scientific Method: 4th grade review

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

• To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
• To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
• So that other scientist don't get mad at them

What step do you find out more information about your topic?

• hypothesis
• procedures
• question/problem
• research

When you use your five senses to determine the physical properties of an object.

• Data
• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Observation

When making an observation, you must use...

• Only Sight
• Smell & Touch
• ALL 5 Senses
• Only Taste

Which scientific instrument would best be used for measuring an amount of time?

• Ruler
• Balance
• Stopwatch
• Magnifying Glass