scientific method and characteristics

data

• collected facts

• untrue statements

• made up information

• gossip that contribute to drama

conclusion

• a collection of facts in a table

• an educated guess

• properties

• discussion of the results of an experiment

Lab

• experiment where knowledge is gained

• a sterile environment

• difference between highest and lowest numbers

• collection of information

Procedure

• an educated guess

• add all numbers and divide by the number of numbers

• a series of steps that can be replicated

• using 5 senses to interpret an object

Data table

• a series of steps in an experiment

• subtract lowest number from highest number

• add all the numbers and divide by the number of numbers

• a collection of information

analyze

• look at in detail

• a series of steps

• subtract the lowest number from the highest

• experiment where knowledge is learned

analyze

• look at in detail

• a series of steps

• subtract the lowest number from the highest

• experiment where knowledge is learned

In order to make an inference, you must have:

• Make observations with all senses
• Made 3 other observations
• Background knowledge
• A hypothesis in mind first

Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of a hypothesis?

• Must be made with background knowledge

• Must be testable

• Must organizes the IV and DV

• Must always be correct

In a hypothesis written in the "If, then" format, which variable comes first?

• Independent
• Dependent