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Scientific Method Study Guide
Directions: Define the following words.
Scientific Method
Question/Problem
Hypothesis
Method/Procedure
Results
Conclusion
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
Directions: Read the following situation and determine the different parts of the
scientific method and variables.
One of Tim’s weekly chores is cleaning the bathrooms. He notices that the shower
in his bathroom develops a gray layer of scum more quickly than does the shower
in his parents’ bathroom. Wanting to minimize his scrubbing time, Tim tries to find
out what is responsible for this difference. He notices that his parents use a gel body
wash, whereas he uses bar soap. Tim switches to using a gel body wash for two
weeks and finds that the scum layer does not develop.
Identify the following:
Problem/Question –
Hypothesis –
Experiment –
Conclusion –
Independent Variable –
Dependent Variable –
Constant Variable(s) –
Directions: Looking at the data table provided, write a conclusion statement.
(make sure to include the independent and dependent variables.)