Scientific Method

Name two types of variables used by scientists.

• Independent and dependant

• Relational and dependant

• Relational and independent

• Mathematical and relational

Why do scientists need to come up with a hypothesis?

• To give an educated guess for their question.

• Because they need something to do.

• Because making hypothesis are fun.

• Its important so they can practice their analysis.

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Analysis

• Question or problem

• Measuring

• Communicating results

Difference between observation and inference.

• Observation is an interpretation of your sorroundings.

• Inference involve senses.

• When you infer you interpret what you observed with your senses.

• This are not skills used by scientists.

Observing involves how many senses?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 3

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This is a branch of science.

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• All are correct.

Science is important because.

• To improve communication.

• To solve problems.

• To enhance education.

• All are correct.

Skills used by scientists.

• Phenomena, world.

• Problem,variables.

• Compare, observe, deduct, measure.

• None.

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Tools and equipment used by scientists.

• Hammer, nails, screwdrivers,sandpaper.

• Paint, colors, brushes, oil pastels.

• Test tubes, beakers, measuring cups, droppers., microscopes.

• sneakers, basketballs, volleyballs.

What is the last step of the scientific method?

• Measuring

• Analyzing

• Communicating results.

• Drawing conclusions