Lesson 7 - The Scientific Method Flashcards
data
actual information (such as measurements or statistics); used as a for drawing conclusions.
factors
parts of an experiment that can affect other parts of the experiments.
observation
the act of watching and taking notes of facts and ocerrances; often involves measurements and the five senses.
Scientific Method
The scientific method is a way to answer one specific question.
hypothesis
an educated guess.
conclusion
an answer that can be proven by experiments and data.
theary
The scientific method is a way to answer one specific question.
Step 1
Make an observation.
Step 2
Ask a question.
Step 3
Form a hypothesis.
Step 4
Experiment to test the hypothesis.
Step 5
State the conclusion.
Step 6
Share the results.
Theory
A theory is like a bicycle. A bicycle has many different parts. The different parts are similar but different, like the hypotheses in a theory. The parts all work together to make the bicycle. The bicycle itself might change over time. A bike made in 1920 will look different than a bike made today, but it is still a bike. The same is true of theories.