Transcript Scientific Inquiry Notes

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)