VS Scientific Method Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
A statement that answers the Question in the Scientific Method | Hypothesis |
where the Independent Variable is graphed | X Axis |
where the Dependendent Variable is graphed | Y Axis |
Cause | Independent Variable |
Effect | Dependent Variable |
changed by the scientist | Independent Variable |
measured by the scientist | Dependent Variable |
"Blank will (increase/decrease) Blank" is an example | Hypothesis |
something that is kept the same for both the control and experimental groups | Constant |
does not receive the Independent Variable | Control Group |
receives the Independent Variable | Experimental Group |
untreated group | Control Group |
treated group | Experimental Group |
a treatment that is exactly like the experimental treatment EXCEPT for the active ingredient (ex. sugar pill) | Placebo |
a repeat of the experiment; you need 3 of these to make a valid experiment | Trial |
recording data or reporting results with prejudice for a certain outcome; dishonesty | Bias |
Steps of the Scientific Method | Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analyze data, Conclusion |
Purpose | Problem or Question: "Does ________ affect ________?" |
Research | Find out what is already known |
Hypothesis | A prediction of the outcome based on research. "____________ increases/decreases ___________." |
Experiment | Set up keeping everything constant except the Independent Variable. Has an Experimental group and a Control group. Must perform 3 trials to be valid. |
Analyze data | in a Table, Chart, or Graph |
Conclusion | "The hypothesis was supported/refuted by these results BECAUSE _______." |
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