Steps of the Scientific Method

What is the 1st of the scientific method?

• observation

• question

• method

• hypothesis

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

You use the scientific method all the time to solve everyday problems.

• True
• False

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During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Experiment 

In this step of the scientific method I can use graphs, charts, or descriptions to show my observations.

• analyze results (data)

• form a hypothesis

• ask a question

• draw a conclusion

What is the process scientists use when planning an experiment?

• Scientific Questioning

• Scientific Method

• They just guess

• Scientific Plan

True or False: A hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True

• False

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Testing a hypothesis often involves a...

• Answer

• Problem

• Experiment

• Safety Check

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When making an observation, you must use...

• Only Sight
• Smell & Touch
• ALL 5 Senses
• Only Taste

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