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