1. Begin with Observations: 1. Quantitative - observations that are measurements, involve counting or numeric values. (length, speed) 2. Qualitative - observations that describe physical characteristics (color, texture, shape, odor, size) A set of procedures that scientists use to help organize thinking about questions and solving problems. Scientific Method

2. Scientific Method Steps 1. State the Question 2. Gather Information 3. Write a Hypothesis 4. Test the Hypothesis (experiment) 5. Interpret information (analyze data) 6. Report Results (Write a conclusion) 7. Retest

3. Scientific Method Vocabulary Hypothesis - An testable statement about a question. Independent Variable - The factor changed by the experimenter (I choose it.) Control - The factor(s) that are kept the same throughout the experiment. (Control group is used for comparison); nothing is done to this group Dependent Variable - The measured results of the experiment (quantitative or qualitative).