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Scientific Method

Explore the Scientific Method with this concise guide covering observations, inferences, steps, and parts of an experiment, including keywords such as observation, hypothesis, experiment, data collection.

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Scientific Method

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  1. Scientific Method

  2. Quick Write Scientific Method Write words or phrases that come to mind when you think of this term.

  3. Scientific Method • A set of steps used to solve a problem.

  4. Observation/Inference • An observation is an accurate description of what was actually perceived.(using one or more of your senses.) • An inference is a possible explanation based on your observation.

  5. Observation or Inference __1. The sparrow flew 24 meters. __2. The duck is searching for food. __3. The duck landed on the pond. __4. The duck is migrating. __5. The sparrow landed in the tree.

  6. Answer Key- O(observation) I- (inference) • O • I • O • I • O

  7. The Steps of the Scientific Method • Make an observation. • Form a hypothesis. • Make a prediction. • Experiment. • Collect and Record data. • Draw conclusions.

  8. Scientific Method Put the steps of the scientific method in correct order. __Collect data. __ Form a hypothesis __ Make an observation __Draw conclusions __Experiment __ Make a prediction.

  9. Parts of the Experiment • Control group- is the standard for comparison. (does not receive the independent variable. • Experimental group- receives the independent variable.

  10. Parts of an Experiment • Independent variable- is the variable that is changed or manipulated. • Dependent variable- the variable that is observed or measured. (also called responding)

  11. Summary • Write a GIST about the scientific method. ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____

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