Scientific Method Study Guide
Steps to the Scientific Method
Scientific Method
Constants
Independent variable
Dependent Variables
Trend
Prediction
1.) Focus question
2.) Hypothesis
3.) Materials needed
4.) Procedure
5.) Conclusion
An approach/ process to learn about
the world around us.
Things that remain the same on
purpose during an experiment
Something changed in an experiment
on purpose to see how it affects the
outcome.
Something in an experiment that can
be measure or observed to see how
it responds to a change made to the
independent variable.
The general direction in which data
is headed or the way it is changing.
An educated guess about what you
expect to happen in the future based
on past experience and careful
observation.
Hypothesis
An educated guess based on prior
knowledge.
Data
All facts, descriptions, and numbers
collected during an experiment.
Inference
A conclusion based on evidence about
what has already occurred.