the scientific method the scientific method is a logical, problem solving technique
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The scientific method begins with observations An observation is a visible or provable fact. An inference is an opinion, or conclusion, based on observed facts.TRANSCRIPT
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The Scientific Method
The scientific method is a logical, problem solving
technique.
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Steps Of The Scientific Method
• Observation • Problem Statement • Hypothesis • Experiment / Data Collection • Analyze Data• Conclusion
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• The scientific method begins with observations
• An observation is a visible or provable fact.
• An inference is an opinion, or conclusion, based on observed facts.
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Problem Statement
•Careful observations lead to questions that arise.
•A problem statement is a question that compares variables.–Example: Does the drop height affect the bounce height of a superball?
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What Are Variables?
• A variable is something that changes.
–There are independent variables and dependent variables.
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What is an Independent Variable?
An independent variable is a variable that changes unrelated to other factors; a variable we manipulate, or change, on purpose.
Example: Does the drop height affect the bounce height of a superball?We know the drop heights we will use.
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What is a Dependent Variable?
A dependent variable is a variable that changes depending on some other factors; the variable we are trying to find out.
Example: Does the drop height affect the bounce height of a superball?
We do not know the bounce heights before we start.
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What is a Constant?
A constant is a variable that does not change for the duration of an experiment; a value that remains the same.It is known as the controlled variable.
Example: Does the drop height affect the bounce height of a superball?The superball does not change during the experiment. The same ball would be used.
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Hypothesis Statement
•A hypothesis statement is a statement that expresses the expected answer to the problem statement;–what you think the results of the experiment will show.•Example: If a superball is dropped from increasing heights then the bounce heights will also increase because…
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Experiment•An experiment is a planned way to test a hypothesis and find out the answer to the problem statement.
•An experiment is a way to collect data and determine the value of the dependent variable.
•An experiment compares the independent variable to the dependent variable.
•An experiment can only test one dependent variable at a time.
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Conclusion Statement
•A conclusion statement is a statement that presents the findings of the experiment, what the data shows, and states if the hypothesis was correct (supported) or incorrect (negated).
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Why Do We Use Graphs?
•Graphs help us visualize numerical data.
•There are several different types of graphs:–Bar graphs–Pie graphs–Line graphs
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Bar Graphs
Bar graphs are used to show a comparison of multiple objects.
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Pie Graphs
Pie graphs are used to compare the parts of a whole.
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Line Graphs
Line graphs are used to the show the relationship between variables. Many times line graphs show change over time.
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Graphing Variables
• The Independent Variable is graphed on the X-Axis
• The Dependent Variable is graphed on the Y-Axis
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Practice:1. The Independent Variable is:a.Temperatureb.Timec.Solubility 2. The Dependent Variable is:a. Temperatureb. Timec. Solubility
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3. The variable that changes depending on some other factors
A. Independent VariableB. Dependent VariableC. Controlled Variable
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4. A a variable that does not change for the duration of an experiment.
A. Independent VariableB. Dependent VariableC. Controlled Variable
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5. What you think the results of the experiment will show.
A. ObservationB. HypothesisC. InferenceD. Data
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6. An is an opinion, or conclusion,
based on observed facts.
A. ObservationB. InferenceC. DataD. Conclusion