Steps to Scientific Thinking

Observing

Forming Hypothesis

Testing Hypothesis

Analyzing Data

Evaluating Results
Steps to Scientific Thinking
 Variables in an Experiment

Independent Variable = a
condition in a experiment that is
changed or manipulated

Dependent Variable = observed or

measured changes during an
experiment
 Data Types
Qualitative Data = descriptions of the
dependent variable
example: colors, sounds, yes or no

Quantitative Data = numerical

measurements of the dependent variable
example: size, mass, frequency,
temperature, rate
List 3 Types of Qualitative and
Quantitative Data