Freshman Scientific Method and Experimental Design

Which of the following correctly lists the steps of the scientific method?

• Observe, Experiment, Hypothesize, Analyze, Conclude
• Observe, Hypothesize, Analyze, Experiment Conclude
• Observe, Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude
• Observe, Analyze, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude

In which step of the scientific method do you test the hypothesis?

• Observe
• Experiment
• Analyze
• Conclude

In which step of the scientific method do you predict an outcome or possible explanation for an observation?

• Hypothesize
• Experiment
• Analyze
• Conclude

How many variables are tested in a controlled experiment?

• one
• two
• three
• several

Which of the answers is NOT an example of quantitative data?

• The ant is seven mm long.
• The bee weighs ten grams.
• The soda has a pH of three.
• The frog is green.

Which of the following terms refers to factors that remain the same in all groups?

• Constants
• Dependent variables
• Exemplars
• Independent variables

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable

Which of the following terms refers to a group that receives treatment with the independent variable?

• Constant group
• Control group
• Dependent group
• Experimental group

Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?

• Constant group
• Control group
• Dependent group
• Experimental group

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable