The Scientific Method Review

1. List the 7 steps of the scientific method.

1. Ask a question 2. Make observations 3. Form a hypothesis 4a. Test hypothesis (Design Expirament) 4b. Test hypothesis (Collect Data) 5. Analyze data 6. Draw conclusions 7. Communicate results

2. What is a hypothesis?

Suggesting a solution or explanation to a problem after studying it carefully.

3. Recorded observations or measurements are called

Data

4. What would be a good hypothesis for the M&M’s lab?

I predict the most dominant color of M&Ms is orange.

5. Scientific knowledge changes and grows due to

- Asking new questions - Using new technology - Discovering new information

6. A changeable factor in an experiment

variable

7. A standard of comparison in an experiment

control

8. Proven theories

facts

9. Explanation backed by results obtained from repeated tests or experiments

theory

Used to test a hypothesis

experiment

The use of human senses to gather information

observations

A summary that explains whether or not the data support the hypothesis.

Conclusion

List the steps of the crime lab in the order of the scientific method.

Who threw the rock? Five suspects Guess who did it Compare handwriting and ink samples Ink samples produced different colors Summarize what happened Communicate results