Knowing the difference between and Experiment and an Investigation

Making Predictions

Asking Questions

Variables

In an investigation, someone has control over most of it

In an investigation, there are observations taking place

In an experiment, someone has control over most of it

In an experiment, there are observations taking place

Simon does not need to observe and record data.

Simon must try to understand and interpret data.

Simon must make a report in order to share the results.

Simon must control variables that can affect results

Independent Variable, Investigation, and Experiment

Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Control

Experiment, Investigations, and Controls

Predictions, Observations, and Controls

Hurricane scientists cannot collect data

Hurricane scientists cannot draw conclusions

Hurricane scientists cannot control variables

Hurricane scientists cannot make hypothesis

She did not collect data

She did not come up with a hypothesis

She did not draw any conclusions

She did not have a control group

Investigation A was a controlled experiment since it used charts for different areas.

Investigation B was a controlled experiment since other factors were kept constant

Investigation A was a controlled experiment since it used charts for different areas.

Both investigations were controlled experiments since they measured environmental factors.