The Five Steps Of The Scientific Method Flashcards
(5 cards)
What is the first step and explain it.
To make an observation:
All scientific investigations start because someone became curious after something happened.
What is the second step and explain it.
To ask a question:
Questions help us find out what information is worth investigating.
What is a hypothesis and explain.
A hypothesis is a prediction to an answer based on what you already know. It should have Deductive Reasoning, therefore it should be testable and able to be proven wrong.
What is the fourth step and explain it.
Conduct an experiment:
The experiment should be controlled. Independent variables are variables controlled by the experimenter. Dependent variables are variables observed and measured for change.
What is the last step and explain it.
Draw a conclusion:
Observe your data and draw a conclusion. It should have Qualitative data (information on qualities) and quantitative data(information able to be counted). The conclusion should prove your question true or false and answer it.