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Scientific Method Foldable
Scientific Method Foldable
Scientific Method Foldable
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Overview: QPOE2
The
scientific
method is not
always an
ordered,
sequential
process.
Question
it ethical?
Are
Is
Can
Is
Knowledge Probe
Prediction (Hypothesis)
Format:
Prediction:
Reasoning:
Investigation Plan
The
steps used to
conduct the
investigation.
Must
include three
parts:
Variables
Materials
List
Procedure
Variable
Dependent
Variable
This
Controlled
All
Variables
Variables Examples
Fertilizer Investigation
Independent Variable:
Type of paper
Dependent Variable:
Flight time
Controlled Variables:
Size of paper, paper
airplane design, force at
which it is thrown, height
at which it is thrown,
timer, wind speed, size of
testing area, etc.
Observation
The process of gathering information from the
investigation in an organized manner.
Qualitative Observations:
Information gathered by using
the five senses.
Quantitative Observations:
Information gathered that can be
measured and recorded as a
number.
Data Analysis
Statistical analysis of
quantitative data (mean,
median, mode, range).
Construct appropriate
graphs and charts.
Explanation
Evaluation
Application
Possibilities: