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Scientific Method
Scientific Method- Kay's mom
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Step 1 of the scientific method | Observe and ask questions. |
| Step 2 of the scientific method | Form a hypothesis. |
| Step 3 of the scientific method | Plan an experiment. |
| Step 4 of the scientific method | Conduct the experiment. |
| Step 5 of the scientific method | Draw conclusions and communicate. |
| Using your senses to gather information about an object or event is ___________ | observing |
| Information that was actually perceived is considered is ___________________ | qualitative |
| Using standard measures or numbers to describe specific dimensions of an object or event is _______________ | quantitative |
| Scientists usually try and use quantitative observations because they are more ________ | precise |
| When you explain or interpret observations, you ______________ | infer |
| Inferences must ALWAYS be _____________ | LOGICAL |
| The general steps scientist use to test a hypothesis is called the | scientific method |
| A procedure designed to test a specific hypothesis: | experiment |
| To gather information about an object or event: | investigate |
| An organized way to answer questions by gathering information: | inquiry |
| Name a tool that measures the amount of matter/mass in an object: | balance |
| Which tool led to the discovery of bacteria and other tiny living things in water? | microscope |
| If you want to measure the MASS if an object, which tool would you use? | balance |
| Which tool would you NOT use for quantitative observations: spring scale, eyes, beaker, thermometer | eyes |
| Tasting, touching, using your 5 senses | observing |
| Talking use words or symbols, listening, sharing your ideas | communicating |
| Guessing how many M&M's are in a jar is _____ | estimating |
| Using a ruler or scale to determine size | measuring |
| Writing down your observations | collecting data |
| Sorting or separating marbles into groups | classifying |
| Observing footprints in the sand and making a LOGICAL explanation of how they got there | inferring |
| Guessing the most likely outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence | predicting |
| Using clues to help "Catch a Crook" | investigating |
| A possible answer to a question that can be tested | hypothesis |
| Anything that could affect/change the outcome of the experiment | variable |