Scientific Method

Question 1

What does empirical mean?

Answer 1

Verifiable and tangible

Question 2

What kind of thinking does science use to explore the universe around us?

Answer 2

Rational/logical

Question 3

In order to conduct a good experiment, you must ________ your variables.

Answer 3

Control your variables!

Question 4

What is the order of the steps of the scientific method?

Answer 4

1. Observe and question
2. Do some background research
3. Make a Hypothesis (a prediction)
4. Experiment! Test your hypothesis.
5. Collect results and draw a conclusion.

Question 5

What quality must a hypothesis have in order to be a good hypothesis?

Answer 5

It must be testable!