Understanding the Scientific Method

What are the 6 steps in order of the Scientific Method?

• 1. Observation, 2. Question, 3. Hypothesis, 4. Experimentation, 5. Analysis, 6. Conclusion

• 1. Question, 2. Hypothesis, 3. Experimentation, 4. Conclusion, 5. Analysis, 6. Observation

• 1. Observation, 2. Hypothesis, 3. Experimentation, 4. Conclusion, 5. Question, 6. Analysis

• 1. Analysis, 2. Conclusion, 3. Observation, 4. Question, 5. Hypothesis, 6. Experimentation

What does Analyze Data mean?

• Looking for patterns or trends in the data to understand results.

• Collecting data without any specific purpose.

• Storing data in a database for future use.

• Presenting data in a visual format for reports.

What is a Question (or Problem Statement) in the Scientific Method?

• A hypothesis that needs to be tested.

• A clear, testable question that comes from observations.

• An assumption made before conducting an experiment.

• A conclusion drawn from experimental data.

Is running in the lab acceptable if no experiments are going on?

• True

• False

• Only during breaks

• If no one is present

What are Controlled Variables?

• The factors that stay the same in an experiment so the test is fair.

• The variables that are changed during an experiment to test a hypothesis.

• The results that are measured in an experiment to determine the effect of the independent variable.

• The factors that are kept constant to ensure the experiment is valid.

Should you wear safety goggles when working with chemicals?

• True

• No

• Only if it's a strong acid

• Only for laboratory work

What is Observation in the Scientific Method?

• Using your senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) or tools (microscope, thermometer, etc.) to gather information.

• Making predictions based on previous knowledge and experiences.

• Conducting experiments to test a hypothesis.

• Analyzing data to draw conclusions.

Should long hair be tied back during experiments?

• True

• False

• It depends on the experiment

• Only if using chemicals

Is it okay to eat or drink in the science lab?

• Yes, it is safe to eat and drink in the lab.

• No, it is not safe to eat or drink in the lab.

• Only water is allowed in the lab.

• Eating is allowed, but drinking is not.

What is the Scientific Method?

• A step-by-step process scientists use to ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems.

• A theory that explains how scientific discoveries are made.

• A set of rules that scientists must follow when conducting experiments.

• A method for scientists to prove their hypotheses without testing.