Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is the scientific method? |
An organized way for scientists answer questions and develop Solutions |
|
|
what are the six parts to the scientific method? |
1. Purpose/ question 2. Research 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment 5. Analysis 6. Conclusion |
|
|
What is the purpose/ question? |
What do you want to learn? |
|
|
What is research? |
Finding out as much as you can, getting the most information you can before you start experimenting. |
|
|
What is a hypothesis? |
A prediction to answer the problem: "If I...(do something) then...(this will occur) |
|
|
What is an experiment? |
A test or procedure to find out if your hypothesis is correct. |
|
|
What is analysis? |
Recording what happened during the experiment. |
|
|
What is the conclusion? |
Reviewing the data to see if your hypothesis is correct. |
|
|
What is an independent variable? |
The part of your experiment that you will test to answer your hypothesis. |
|
|
What is a dependent variable? |
What occurs in response to the changing of the independent variable. |
|
|
What is the control? |
The part if the experiment where you do not include the independent variable. |
