8TH GRADE
BIOLOGY
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Notes
Introduction: Biology Term1
○ Topic 1: Scientific method
The Scientific Method: Notes
What document entails - Hypothesis, Experiment Graphs, Dependent & Independent
variables, Conclusions to an Experiment Experiment
*Study Guide: The Scientific Method
How to Practice the Scientific Method
Observation / question – What did you observe? What question did you try to answer?
Research – Provide background information.( Background info on experiment)
Hypothesis – Write a prediction.
Pattern: "If ___, then ___ because ___."
Tip: In exams use your reason for hypothesis as a backing point for conclusion
Experiment / Model – Test hypotheses within a controlled manner( Given experiment)
Analyze Data – Analyze results with graphs & tables.
Conclusion – Indicate if the hypothesis was supported or not.
Variables in Experiments
BIOLOGY
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Notes
Introduction: Biology Term1
○ Topic 1: Scientific method
The Scientific Method: Notes
What document entails - Hypothesis, Experiment Graphs, Dependent & Independent
variables, Conclusions to an Experiment Experiment
*Study Guide: The Scientific Method
How to Practice the Scientific Method
Observation / question – What did you observe? What question did you try to answer?
Research – Provide background information.( Background info on experiment)
Hypothesis – Write a prediction.
Pattern: "If ___, then ___ because ___."
Tip: In exams use your reason for hypothesis as a backing point for conclusion
Experiment / Model – Test hypotheses within a controlled manner( Given experiment)
Analyze Data – Analyze results with graphs & tables.
Conclusion – Indicate if the hypothesis was supported or not.
Variables in Experiments
