Scientific PRocess

Master the scientific process! Understand hypothesis, variables, and data with this fun worksheet.

9. What is a hypothesis? Your best “educated guess” after researching your question. an experiment what you learned in class a conclusion based on data from an experiment 10. Which is not part of a scientific experiment? Verification Variable Constant Control 11. What is the purpose of an experiment? to communicate data to test a hypothesis to prove a scientific law none of the above 12. Which of the following steps comes first during the scientific process? Analyzing data Forming a hypothesis Performing an experiment Sharing your results 13. What is an independent variable? the variable you purposefully manipulate the variable that is being observed the variable that is not changed there is no such thing in an experiment 14. Which of the following is a / are example(s) of Quantitative Data? 1.8 cm strong odor shiny 15. In an experiment what you keep the same is the independent variable dependent variable constant variable no variable 16. Match the terms to their definition. Scientific Method A process used to design and perform experiments. It helps to minimize experimental errors and bias, and increase confidence in the accuracy of your results. Safety Attire Goggles, aprons, and gloves used to protect you from harm. Inference Come to a conclusion based on evidence Observation Noticing details. Constant The parts that stay the same during an experiment. 17. Match the terms to their definition. Control Does not receive the treatment Educated guess Hypothesis Independent Variable manipulated Dependent Variable measured 18. Match the term to the definition. Law A description (not an explanation) of something that always happens Theory A well-tested explanation of how something happens that is backed by evidence Hypothesis Testable prediction jigsaw puzzle (20 pieces) Go to the link and complete the puzzle.