Scientific Method

This is what you think will happen before an experiment; an educated guess.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• observation

• experiment

This is a question that you can test or prove; it is usually a fact.

• non-scientific

• normal

• scientific

• regular

This is a question that cannot be tested or proven; usually an opinion.

• non-scientific

• scientific

• different

• similar

This is where you decide if your hypothesis is correct or not.

• question

• hypothesis

• analysis

• conclusion

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This is what you ask before an experiment and try to solve.

• question

• hypothesis

• analysis

• experiment

When you test your question and hypothesis; you collect data and make observations.

• observation

• question

• experiment

• hypothesis

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There are 18 students in the class. Is this statement qualitative or quantitative?

• qualitative

• quantitative

The ground is wet and sandy. Is this statement quantitative or qualitative?

• qualitative

• quantitative

The puppy weighs 10 pounds. Is this statement quantitative or qualitative?

• quantitative

• qualitative

Match the scientific tool with the correct form of measurement.

• temperature

• clock

• length

• scale

• time

• ruler

• weight

• graduated cylinder

• amount of liquid

• thermometer