Pretest: Scientific Method
The scientific method is a structured approach developed to assist scientists in problem-solving. This pretest covers fundamental concepts including the steps of the scientific method, the definition of a hypothesis, and how to test it. Key areas include the organization of experiments, identification of variables, and interpretation of results—essential skills for conducting scientific inquiries effectively.
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Pretest: Scientific Method The scientific method was developed to help scientists organize the process of solving problems True or False?
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? Hypothesis a. b. Experiment Conclusion c. d. Inference
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of these words would you not associate with the scientific method? a. Disorganized b. Organized c. Data d. Control
Pretest: Scientific Method A hypothesis is .. a. A random thought b. An answer to a question c. An educated guess d. An experiment
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of these would be called results?? a. Number of fruit flies b. Counting fruit flies c. Seeing fruit flies on an apple d. Wondering why a fruit fly was born
Pretest: Scientific Method What do you do to test a hypothesis?? a. Guess at the outcome b. Create a spreadsheet with data c. Publish a scientific paper d. Design an experiment
WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS? AN EXPLANATION TO A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE TESTED AND IS FALSIFIABLE. It is a PREDICTION It is only useful if it can be tested.
4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
6. Come to a Conclusion http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiment s/leak-proof-bag
What is a THEORY When enough data supports a hypothesis, it becomes a theory. Data is SUCCESSFULLY repeated many times. It can be changed or replaced.
What is a LAW in science? A description of observations. I.E. The Law of Orbit
Pretest: Scientific Method The scientific method was developed to help scientists organize the process of solving problems True or False?
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? Hypothesis a. b. Experiment Conclusion c. d. Inference
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of these words would you not associate with the scientific method? a. Disorganized b. Organized c. Data d. Control
Pretest: Scientific Method A hypothesis is .. a. A random thought b. An answer to a question c. An educated guess d. An experiment
Pretest: Scientific Method Which of these would be called results?? a. Number of fruit flies b. Counting fruit flies c. Seeing fruit flies on an apple d. Wondering why a fruit fly was born
Pretest: Scientific Method What do you do to test a hypothesis?? a. Guess at the outcome b. Create a spreadsheet with data c. Publish a scientific paper d. Design an experiment
Soooo, WHAT DID YOU LEARN??? In your notes, write down two things you learned from today s lesson / experiment Is there anything you are still unsure of??
