WARM UP get from the front I canuse

WARM UP (get from the front) • I can…use the scientific method and define variables. • Warm Up: What is a control of an experiment? • GET OUT YOUR HOMEWORK

Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Process • Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

No Set Path… • There is no set path that a scientific inquiry must follow • Observations at each stage of the process may lead you to modify your hypothesis or experiment • Conclusions often lead to new experiments

The Magic Gummy Bear • You will be writing your own lab report in order to understand the scientific process • Question • Hypothesis • Design • Data • Conclusion • Communicate

Manipulated Variable • One variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis • Also called the independent variable think: I change the Independent)

Responding Variable • Factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable • Also called the dependent variable

Constant Variables • What will remain the same for every test? • Think about materials…

Control • Will be used for comparison • What you have not tested on!

Operational Definitions • Statement that describes how to measure a variable or define a term

Wrap Up: • Why is it important to be specific when you use qualitative observations? • (ex. Candy apple red vs. red)