Methods of Research Review

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Formulate a theory

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Test research method

• Analyze data

What is the second step of the scientific method?

• Analyze the data

• Share the results

• Test with research method

• Develop a hypothesis

After scientists draw a conclusion, what do they do at the end of the scientific method?

• analyze data

• write down observations

• do an experiment

• share results with other scientists

What is typically done after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Analyze the data

• Conduct an experiment

• Share the results

• Formulate a theory

Which step involves making an educated guess in the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Collecting data

• Analyzing results

• Sharing conclusions

Does correlation = causation

• Yes

• No

The variable that is measured in an experiment

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Variable that is manipulated in an experiment

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

In an IF...THEN... statement, the IF is the ________________

• Cause

• Effect

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

In an IF...THEN... statement, the THEN is the ________________

• Cause

• Effect

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable