1
Q
What are the 7 steps of the scientific method?
A
- Make observations
- State the problem
- Gather information about the problem
- Form a hypothesis
- Preform an experiment
- State a conclusion
- Report results
2
Q
Define hypothesis
A
An educated guess
3
Q
Define variable
A
The factor being tested
4
Q
Define control
A
Group without the variable
5
Q
What is the purpose of having a control in an experiment?
A
It is used for comparison
6
Q
What is the purpose of graphs?
A
Provide evidence, allow people to see patterns, and analyze data
7
Q
Define independent variable
A
The variable you can control
8
Q
Define dependent variable
A
The variable you can’t control and is the measured results of your experiment
9
Q
What axis is independent? Which one is dependent?
A
Independent variable is on the x-axis and dependent is on the y-axis.
