Worksheets2018-2019 SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
This is what you are measuring a change in, it changes DEPENDING on the independent variable.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constants
Control
Graphed on the Y-axis
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
The part of the experiment that you change; the variable being tested
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Constants
Control
Graphed on the X-axis
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
An educated guess
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Observation
A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Observation
Needs to be an if/then statement
Hypothesis
Problem
Theory
Law
Which of the following is not one of the three branches of Science?
Life
Earth
Physical
Science Fiction
Is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
Hypothesis
Problem
Scientific Theory
Scientific Law
Describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true.
Hypothesis
Problem
Scientific Theory
Scientific Law
Using on or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.
Critical thinking
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
Critical thinking
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
Comparing what you already know with the information you have been given in order to decide whether you agree with it.
Critical thinking
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
In an experiment it is used as a standard of comparison.
Constants
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
A variable that cannot be changed or is purposely not changed during the experiment.
Constants
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
The first step of the Scientific Method
Analyze the Data
Test the Hypothesis
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem / Ask a question / Research
Draw Conclusions
The 2nd step of the Scientific Method
Analyze the Data
Test the Hypothesis
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem / Ask a question / Research
Draw Conclusions
The 3rd step of the Scientific Method
Analyze the Data
Test the Hypothesis
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem / Ask a question / Research
Draw Conclusions
The 4th step of the Scientific Method
Analyze the Data
Test the Hypothesis
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem / Ask a question / Research
Draw Conclusions
The 5th step of the Scientific Method
Analyze the Data
Test the Hypothesis
Form a Hypothesis
State the Problem / Ask a question / Research
Draw Conclusions
