Scientific Method Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• It is based on personal beliefs.

• It is vague and open to interpretation.

• It is testable and specific.

• It is never subject to change.

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method

• To prove the hypothesis

• To gather data and evidence

• To form a conclusion

• To support personal opinions

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In a scientific experiment, the variable that is intentionally changed is called the:

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

• Constant variable

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

• To compare with the experimental group

• To receive the independent variable

• To ensure the experiment is conducted quickly

• To observe changes in the dependent variable

What should a scientist do if the experimental results do not support the hypothesis?

• Change the data to match the hypothesis

• Ignore the results and continue the experiment

• Revise the hypothesis and conduct further experiments

• Keep the results a secret

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Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Temperature in degrees Celsius

• Mass in grams

• Color of leaves (green, yellow, brown)

• Time in seconds

In an experiment testing the effects of different amounts of sunlight on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

• Type of plant

• Amount of sunlight

• Soil type

• Plant growth

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What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Conducting experiments

• Making observations

• Forming a hypothesis

• Drawing conclusions

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What is the purpose of creating a data table during an experiment?

• To make the experiment look more organized

• To record and organize data for analysis

• To show off neat handwriting

• To provide a place to write a hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of a controlled experiment?

• Testing how different types of music affect plant growth with only one plant

• Testing how different amounts of water affect plant growth with ten identical plants

• Testing how different types of soil affect plant growth with different types of plants

• Testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth with different types of plants