Scientific Method Quiz

What is the definition of quantitative data?

• Data that is typically in the form of numbers.

• Observations that are in the form of written expression.

• To confirm through repeated testing to determine fact.

• Data that is collected through experiments.

What is the definition of qualitative data?

• Data that is typically in the form of numbers.

• Observations that are in the form of written expression.

• To confirm through repeated testing to determine fact.

• Data that is collected through experiments.

What does it mean to corroborate findings?

• To confirm through repeated testing to determine fact.

• Data that is typically in the form of numbers.

• Observations that are in the form of written expression.

• Data that is collected through experiments.

What is the purpose of a scientific investigation?

• To develop a hypothesis.

• To collect data.

• To analyze the data.

• To identify the issue, problem, and/or subject.

What is the first step in running an experiment?

• Develop and edit a procedure.

• Read over the procedure with your group.

• Run the experiment.

• Collect data.

What should be included in a procedure?

• Specific, yet understandable steps.

• Data that is typically in the form of numbers.

• Observations that are in the form of written expression.

• To confirm through repeated testing to determine fact.

What should you do before running an experiment?

• Develop and edit a procedure.

• Read over the procedure with your group.

• Run the experiment.

• Collect data.

What is the purpose of collecting data?

• To develop a hypothesis.

• To collect data.

• To analyze the data.

• To identify the issue, problem, and/or subject.

How should you analyze the data?

• By developing a hypothesis.

• By collecting more data.

• By determining if the findings support or refute the hypothesis.

• By running additional experiments.

What should be included in a conclusion?

• Purpose/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure, Analysis of Data

• Purpose/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure, Analysis of Data, Conclusion

• Purpose/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure

• Purpose/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure, Conclusion