Scientific Method

1. 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 2. Which is not part of a scientific experiment? Verification Variable Constant Control 3. What is the purpose of an experiment? to communicate data to test a hypothesis to prove a scientific law none of the above 4. Which of the following steps comes first during the scientific method? Analyzing data Forming a hypothesis Performing an experiment Sharing your results 5. 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 6. In an experiment what you keep the same is the independent variable dependent variable constant variable no variable 7. 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. 8. Match the terms to their definition. Control Does not receive the treatment Prediction Hypothesis IV manipulated DV measured 9. 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