General Science Info

Question 0

What sequence of steps do you use to carry out a scientific investigation?

Answer 0

The scientific method:
Develop a question based on an observation
Make a hypothesis as a potential answer to the question
Design and conduct the experiment
Analyze the data collected to find patterns
Make a conclusion

Question 1

What do scientific models allow us to do?

Answer 1

View objects or processes that are harder to see in real life.

Question 2

The variable in an experiment that “I” change. It is the only factor that is changed in the experiment. It is placed on the x axis of a graph. It is the i in Dry Mix.

Answer 2

Independent variable

Question 3

The variable in an experiment that is measured - it is the result of the experiment. This is plotted on the y-axis on a graph. It is the D in Dry Mix.

Answer 3

Dependent variable

Question 4

These parts of the experiment must stay the same in an experiment.

Answer 4

Constants

Question 5

The part of the experiment that is used for comparison. It is the “normal” scenario.

Answer 5

Control group

Question 6

The term that is the “possible explanation” for the question asked in the experiment. Often written as “if…then…because…”

Answer 6

Hypothesis