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Steps to Scientific Steps to Scientific MethodMethod
Observation- using senses to formulate Observation- using senses to formulate questionsquestions
Hypothesis – Testable Idea based on Hypothesis – Testable Idea based on observationsobservations
Prediction – What you think will happenPrediction – What you think will happen Experiment – test the hypothesisExperiment – test the hypothesis Data Analysis – Making sense of the Data Analysis – Making sense of the
experimentexperiment Draw Conclusions – summary of resultsDraw Conclusions – summary of results
ReviewReview
What steps do you take to What steps do you take to solve a problem? How are solve a problem? How are these similar to the steps of these similar to the steps of the Scientific method?the Scientific method?
Do NowDo Now
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
What type of observation/data is more reliable?
How to Ask Biological How to Ask Biological Questions?Questions?
Direct ObservationDirect Observation Quantitative ObservationQuantitative Observation
any characteristic you can measure and to any characteristic you can measure and to which a numerical value can be assignedwhich a numerical value can be assigned
examples: mass, volume, heightexamples: mass, volume, height Qualitative ObservationQualitative Observation
features that cannot be measuredfeatures that cannot be measured examples: emotion, likes/dislikesexamples: emotion, likes/dislikes
INFERENCESINFERENCES
Use previous personal knowledge or Use previous personal knowledge or observations to draw inference. observations to draw inference.
Inference: Coming to a conclusion from Inference: Coming to a conclusion from information you already know ( red gum information you already know ( red gum must be cherry flavored)must be cherry flavored)
Making Measurements Making Measurements & Data Presentation& Data Presentation
Use the metric systemUse the metric system Data tables display raw data sets obtained in Data tables display raw data sets obtained in
the experiment.the experiment. Summary tables show mean, mode, Summary tables show mean, mode,
median,and standard deviation of replicated median,and standard deviation of replicated trials for each part of the experiment.trials for each part of the experiment. Dependent variable is given as titleDependent variable is given as title Independent variable is written on left side columnIndependent variable is written on left side column
GraphsGraphs
Independent Independent variable is graphed on variable is graphed on xx--axis(horizontal axis)axis(horizontal axis)
DependentDependent variable is graphed on variable is graphed on yy-axis(vertical -axis(vertical axis).axis).
Label each axis with the name of the variable Label each axis with the name of the variable and specify the units used to measure it.and specify the units used to measure it.
Title of graph describes the experimental Title of graph describes the experimental conditions that produced the data.conditions that produced the data.
Provide key.Provide key. Include average where available.Include average where available.
Rubric Design ActivityRubric Design Activity
What should be on a graph?What should be on a graph?
Introduction to Goo Introduction to Goo ExperimentExperiment
Clarification of ExperimentClarification of Experiment Mass – measured in gramsMass – measured in grams Elasticity – measured in centimetersElasticity – measured in centimeters Viscosity – measured in secondsViscosity – measured in seconds Bounce-abilty – measured in Bounce-abilty – measured in
centimeterscentimeters Ductility- measured in centimetersDuctility- measured in centimeters
Introduction of Lab Material and proper Introduction of Lab Material and proper useuse
True Goo ExperimentTrue Goo Experiment Safety protocolSafety protocol
Goggles and aprons will be worn at all timesGoggles and aprons will be worn at all times Broken glass goes in bucket in fume hood Broken glass goes in bucket in fume hood not not garbage can.garbage can.
Basic Lab proceduresBasic Lab procedures Tray with equipment & tape for labeling bagsTray with equipment & tape for labeling bags Materials at window need to be sharedMaterials at window need to be shared. Take sample of borax in . Take sample of borax in
small beaker to table. Use food color and return as soon as small beaker to table. Use food color and return as soon as possible.possible.
Amy’s flubber recipe will need to use the bucket.Amy’s flubber recipe will need to use the bucket. BoraxBorax
1 tablespoon=8.65 grams1 tablespoon=8.65 grams1 teaspoon=2.8 grams1 teaspoon=2.8 grams
Clean up everything with hot soapy water after all 5 substances Clean up everything with hot soapy water after all 5 substances are made. Then complete your test trials.are made. Then complete your test trials.
Weigh boats are thrown away after each use.Weigh boats are thrown away after each use.
ReviewReview
What is the difference What is the difference between an observation between an observation and an inference?and an inference?
What type of What type of observation/data is more observation/data is more reliable?reliable?
Statistical AnalysisStatistical Analysis
Interpret the results to determine if the hypothesis Interpret the results to determine if the hypothesis has been falsified.has been falsified.
Statistical analysis of dataStatistical analysis of data Mean Mean Mode Mode MedianMedian Standard DeviationStandard Deviation
Guided PracticeGuided Practice Remediation at: Remediation at:
Statistics: How do I calculate that?
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AgendaAgenda
Notes: Designing an ExperimentNotes: Designing an Experiment Laptop Sign outs & begin lab design Laptop Sign outs & begin lab design
processprocess HomeworkHomework
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Have you ever heard an advertisement or read a label and wondered where they got the information from and how reliable is the information?What role does the dependent, independent, and control variable play in a controlled experiment?
Defining the ProblemDefining the Problem
Formally called a Formally called a HYPOTHESISHYPOTHESIS A proposed explanation for what we observe .A proposed explanation for what we observe . Must be testable.Must be testable. Usable only if the question can be answered no. A Usable only if the question can be answered no. A
hypothesis must be able to be proved false.hypothesis must be able to be proved false.
PredictionsPredictions
Possible outcomes of the experiment.Possible outcomes of the experiment. Predict the effect of the independent Predict the effect of the independent
variable on the dependent variable in each variable on the dependent variable in each situation.situation.
Should state specifically how the dependent Should state specifically how the dependent variable will change in relation to the variable will change in relation to the independent variable.independent variable.
Designing a Controlled Designing a Controlled ExperimentExperiment
Identify variables.Identify variables. Dependent variable (Responding Variable)Dependent variable (Responding Variable)
is what the investigator is what the investigator measuresmeasures.. Independent variableIndependent variable (Manipulated (Manipulated
variable)variable) is what the investigator is what the investigator deliberately deliberately changeschanges..
Control or Standardized variablesControl or Standardized variables are are things that must be kept things that must be kept constantconstant during during the experiment because they would have the experiment because they would have significant effects on the outcome.significant effects on the outcome.
Designing the ProcedureDesigning the Procedure
A numbered sequence of steps to be A numbered sequence of steps to be performed for the experiment.performed for the experiment.
Should include:Should include: Level of treatmentLevel of treatment
value set for independent variable based on value set for independent variable based on previous research or preliminary previous research or preliminary measurementsmeasurements
Example: level of concentration of Sulfuric Example: level of concentration of Sulfuric AcidAcid
AnalysisAnalysis
Interpret the results to determine if the hypothesis Interpret the results to determine if the hypothesis has been falsified.has been falsified.
Statistical analysis of dataStatistical analysis of data Mean Mean Mode Mode MedianMedian Standard DeviationStandard Deviation
Cite specific results that support your Cite specific results that support your conclusions.conclusions.
Give reasons for your conclusions that Give reasons for your conclusions that demonstrate that you understand the demonstrate that you understand the biological meaning of your results.biological meaning of your results.
Explain any unexpected results.Explain any unexpected results. Discuss weaknesses in your Discuss weaknesses in your
experimental design or problems with experimental design or problems with the execution of the experiment.the execution of the experiment.
Refer to statistical analysis.Refer to statistical analysis.
ConclusionConclusion
Have you ever heard an Have you ever heard an advertisement or read a label and advertisement or read a label and wondered where they got the wondered where they got the information from and how reliable information from and how reliable is the information?is the information?
What role does the dependent, What role does the dependent, independent, and control variable independent, and control variable play in a controlled experiment?play in a controlled experiment?
Review
AgendaAgenda
Complete Experiment Data AnalysisComplete Experiment Data Analysis Experimental Results PresentationsExperimental Results Presentations HomeworkHomework
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