Biology 2013. Experiment – when an idea is tested. Independent Variable – measured (time or temp.) Dependent variable – manipulated variable. (WHAT.
An organized set of investigation procedures. 1. State the problem The “how” or “why” 2. Gather information 3. Form a hypothesis A possible explanation.
Scientific Method. Steps in the Scientific Method Observation Observation State the Problem State the Problem Hypothesis Hypothesis Experiment Experiment.
Scientific Method. Steps to the Scientific Method Identify a problem (ask a question) Then do background research on the problem Form a hypothesis. Test.
Experiments with the Simpsons and Sponge Bob:. Smithers thinks that a special juice will increase the workers productivity. He creates two groups of 50.
Simpson’s Scientific Method
BIOLOGY The study of living things Organism: living thing.
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DO NOW 1. What is the first step of the scientific method? 2. What is a hypothesis? What words need to be included in a hypothesis? 3. How is data recorded.
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