A good conclusion...
is a summary statement that tells whether
the data supports the hypothesis
What is the 3rd step of the scientific method?
develop a hypothesis
What is special about a hypothesis?
must be testable.
IF...then...because statements
What is science?
the study of the natural world
What is the 5th step of the scientific method?
collecting and analyzing data
What are the 3 types of variables in most scientific experiments?
manipulated (independent) variable
responding (dependent) variable
controlled variables
What's the 1st step of the scientific method?
Ask a question/Identify a problem
What is the 4th step of the scientific method?
design and conduct an experiment
Controlled variables...
are all the remaining variables in an experiment.
A scientific theory is...
a WELL_TESTED concept that explains the natural world
can be proven WRONG IN THE FUTURE
How do scientists analyze data?
through charts, graphs, and data tables
What is a hypothesis?
a possible explanation for our observations.
What is the 6th (final) step of the scientific method?
stating a conclusion
The responding (dependent) variable is...
the variable that responds (changes) as a result; the effect
what we measure
The manipulated (independent) variable...
is the ONE variable scientists change on purpose; the cause
What is the 2nd step of the scientific method?
Research information and make observations
A scientific law is...
a statement that describes what will ALWAYS HAPPEN in nature.