Scientific Method Review

1. The following are the scientific method steps. Be prepared to put them in order.
1. Ask a question
2. Hypothesize
3. Gather materials
4. Perform the experiment
5. Collect data
6. Conclusion
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A scale is used to measure weight.

A thermometer will give you the temperature.
Meter is the metric unit that is used to measure length.
A liter is the metric unit to measure a liquid.
The information gathered during an experiment is called the data.
A controlled test or investigation is known as an experiment.
The following examples can be tested with scientific investigations:
a. Will ice cubes melt faster in the sun or in the shade?
b. Which brand of breakfast cereal expands the most in an equal amount of
milk?
c. Which shoe has better traction?
d. Will plants grow better with water or milk?
e. Do plants grow better in light or dark?
9. A scientific investigation is made when you collect data, observe, and
experiment.
10. A hypothesis is an educated guess based on observations and your knowledge of
the subject.
11. The variable is the part of the experiment you can change that might affect the
outcome.
12. The conclusion summarizes the importance of your experiment and the results.
13. Some clue words that might be seen in a hypothesis are:
a. I think
b. My educated guess is
c. I believe
14. Some clue words that might be seen in a conclusion are:
a. According to our findings
b. Our data shows
c. Research states
15. Be prepared to read a couple of experiments and answer questions based on the
scientific method and variables.