DNMQ #3: Scientific method (Fall 2023)

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.

• proven or disproven
• made into a theory
• results calculated
• written about

During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Experiment 

4. What must you do before you make a hypothesis?

• a. Run an experiment
• b. Make observations
• c. Form a theory
• d. Draw conclusions

9. Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?

• a. Roses are more beautiful than violets.
• b. A plant needs at least five hours of sunlight per day to grow.
• c. Ice cream is delicious.
• d. Humans will someday land on Mars.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation and ask a question about it

• Research your topic

• Record and analyze data