Scientific Reasoning

Question 1

Identify a problem or question

Answer 1

1st step of scientific method

Question 2

Gather info about the problem or topic

Answer 2

2nd step of scientific method

Question 3

Form a hypothesis

Answer 3

3rd step of scientific method

Question 4

Design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis

Answer 4

4th step of scientific method

Question 5

Analyze the data from the experiment and draw conclusion

Answer 5

5th step of scientific method

Question 6

Communicate the results of the experiment

Answer 6

6th step of scientific method

Question 7

Prediction that may occur during an experiment based on previously gathered background reasearch

Answer 7

Scientific Hypothesis

Question 8

Experiment must be conducted to identify if _____ is accurate and valid

Answer 8

Hypothesis

Question 9

Simple experimental design to test a hypothesis should include

Answer 9

Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Control Group

Question 10

Variable that is being measured in the experiment

Answer 10

Dependent Variable

Question 11

Variable that is being manipulated in the experiment

Answer 11

Independent Variable

Question 12

Conditions that are kept the same in the experiment

Answer 12

Experimental Controls

Question 13

If a scientist is investigating the effect of 8 hours of sleep helping people be more alert the controls would be

Answer 13

Dependent= Alertness Independent=Sleep Experimental Control= Keep all other conditions the same (room, lighting, noise level)