Scientific Method…page 6 notes
Scientific Method Purpose/Problem The process by which scientists ask questions and seek answers. Ask a question about something that you observe Scientific Method Purpose/Problem
Hypothesis Test the Experiment An educated guess If…then Procedure (step by step) Record data carefully. Multiple trials!!! Hypothesis Test the Experiment
Dependent Variable Independent Variable The variable that the scientist changes What you observe happening The effect
No Music Rap Country Classical What is the independent variable? What is being changed? What is the dependent variable? What will you observe happening? No Music Rap Country Classical
Control Group Experimental Group Part of the experiment where all variables are kept the same. Identical to the Control group except one variable is changed. Control Group Experimental Group
What is the control group? What is the experimental group? No Music Rap Country Classical
Constants Things that are the same in each test group.
What would the constants be? No Music Rap Country Classical
Conclusion Based on the results, what is the answer to your question?