Scientific Method Review

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Ask a question or identify a problem

• Draw a conclusion

• Collect data

• Form a hypothesis

What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• To test the validity of a theory.

• To gather data and analyze results.

• To communicate findings to the scientific community.

• To propose a possible explanation or prediction for a phenomenon or observation.

What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

• An independent variable is the variable being measured or observed, while a dependent variable is manipulated or controlled by the researcher.

• An independent variable and a dependent variable are the same thing.

• An independent variable is the variable that changes in response to the dependent variable.

• The difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable is that an independent variable is manipulated or controlled by the researcher, while a dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed.

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

• To validate theories and make predictions.

• To test hypotheses and gather empirical evidence.

• To analyze data and draw conclusions.

• To establish cause-and-effect relationships.

What is the role of control variables in an experiment?

• Control variables in an experiment help to eliminate confounding factors and increase the internal validity of the experiment.

• Control variables in an experiment are only used in observational studies.

• Control variables in an experiment are used to manipulate the independent variable.

• Control variables in an experiment have no effect on the outcome.

What is the purpose of analyzing data in the scientific method?

• To draw conclusions and make informed decisions based on evidence.

• To ignore evidence and make uninformed decisions.

• To manipulate data and create false conclusions.

• To collect more data and delay making any conclusions.

What is the importance of drawing conclusions in the scientific method?

• To make sense of the data and determine if the hypothesis is supported or not.

• To waste time and resources.

• To confuse the reader and make the experiment more challenging.

• To create unnecessary complexity in the scientific process.

What are the limitations of the scientific method?

• Lack of objectivity, limited scope, inability to prove causation

• Inability to account for individual differences, reliance on empirical evidence, difficulty in replicating experiments

• Observable phenomena, bias, metaphysical claims, social and ethical issues

What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A hypothesis is a proven answer to a scientific question, while a theory is a speculative explanation.

• A hypothesis is based on evidence, while a theory is based on personal beliefs.

• A hypothesis is a broad explanation, while a theory is a specific prediction.

• A hypothesis is a tentative answer to a scientific question, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence.

Why is it important to communicate scientific findings?

• To keep scientific knowledge exclusive and limited to a select few.

• To disseminate knowledge and promote transparency and accountability in the scientific community.

• To prevent collaboration and hinder progress in scientific research.

• To confuse the public and create controversy.