Scientific Processes

What is science?

• A collection of facts about the world.

• A set of rules to follow in everyday life.

• A logical way of thinking about the world.

• A method for solving mathematical problems.

What do scientists use to make inferences or predictions?

• Their intuition and gut feeling.

• Observations about the world around them.

• Guesses based on superstitions.

• Opinions and beliefs.

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How does science change and grow?

• By relying on old information.

• By accepting opinions as facts.

• By rejecting new information.

• By incorporating new information and discoveries.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• State the Problem or Question.

• Form a Hypothesis.

• Analyze data.

• Share information with others.

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact based on experiments.

• A logical guess based on observations.

• A final conclusion of an experiment.

• A report of scientific findings.

How is a hypothesis formed?

• By using random guesses.

• Through inductive and deductive reasoning.

• By consulting fortune-tellers.

• By ignoring previous knowledge.

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Which type of reasoning looks for patterns or rules in the natural world?

• Intuitive reasoning.

• Inductive reasoning.

• Deductive reasoning.

• Abstract reasoning.

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What is a controlled experiment?

• An experiment with multiple variables changed at once.

• An experiment conducted without any controls.

• An experiment that changes only one variable at a time.

• An experiment without a hypothesis.

Which of the following is NOT part of a controlled experiment?

• Independent variable.

• Dependent variable.

• Controls.

• Random variables.

How is data organized in a controlled experiment?

• It is organized into pictures.

• It is divided into two categories: qualitative and quantitative data.

• It is stored in a secret database.

• It is summarized in written reports.