Experimental Design/Vocab

Question 1

Step 1 - Identify the question

Answer 1

asking why we are doing this lab, and why it’s important (statement/question)

Question 2

Step 2 - Make a prediction

Answer 2

hypothesis for lab
(can have multiple hypothesis, all have to be labeled)
-start every hypothesis with, “I believe that…”

Question 3

Step 3 - Design an experiment

Answer 3

Independent/Dependent Variables
-independent: something you can change/manipulate
-dependent: something you can measure

Question 4

Step 4 - Conduct the experiment

Answer 4

List all materials needed in lan/everything used in lab

Question 5

Step 5 - Analyze the data

Answer 5

“Results” - explain whether you are correct/incorrect in your lab
(3 hypothesis = 3 results)
-sentence starter: “My hypothesis was correct/incorrect because…”

Question 6

Step 6 - Communicate Findings

Answer 6

“Summary” of the lab
-Does not include results, don’t say if you are correct/incorrect
+How can this experiment be better, if you could basically redo it over
+Discuss any problems during/with the lab
+What went well during lab
(5-6 sentences)

Question 7

(vocab) - Experiments

Answer 7

a research study conducted to understand an observed phenomenon ; determines the effect that one variable has upon another variable

Question 8

(vocab) - Hypothesis

Answer 8

a statement predicting the anticipated results of an experiment

Question 9

(vocab) - Experimental Design

Answer 9

a process used to carefully plan experiments in order to investigate scientific questions or problems

Question 10

(vocab) - Iterative

Answer 10

repeating a series of steps over and over until the desired outcome is obtained