Scientific Method 1 List and define the six

Scientific Method 1. List and define the six steps to the scientific method. 2. Diagram the flow chart that describes the steps to the scientific method. 3. How many times do scientists have to repeat an experiment before they can report their results? Why? 4. Write a procedure for cooking scrambled eggs. 5. Why do scientists communicate their results? 6. What is the difference between a scientific theory and law?

Variables 7. What is the difference between independent and dependent variables? 8. Why is it important to have constants in experiments? 9. What are control groups used for in experiments? 10. An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more. I: _____ D: _____ C: _____ 11. Students measured the temperature of the water at different depths in Lake Skywalker and found that the temperature varied. I: _____ D: _____ C: _____

Variables 12. Krusty was told that a certain itching powder was the newest best thing on the market; it even claims to cause 50% longer lasting itches. Interested in this product, he buys the itching powder and compares it to his usual product. One test subject (A) is sprinkled with the original itching powder, and another test subject (B) was sprinkled with the Experimental itching powder. Subject A reported having itches for 30 minutes. Subject B reported to have itches for 45 minutes. Identify the: Control Group Independent Variable Dependent Variable Explain whether the data supports the advertisements claims about its product.