Research Methods Quiz

Mia, Ella, and Grace are conducting a science project. What is the main method they would use to conduct their research in the natural sciences?

• Performing an experiment

• Making an observation

• Conducting a survey

• Doing an interview

William, Ishaan, and Arthur are conducting a natural science research project. What is the purpose of their experiments?

• To analyze existing data they have collected

• To conduct surveys within their school

• To gather qualitative data from their observations

• To test a hypothesis they have formulated

Amelia is conducting an experiment to test the effects of a new fertilizer on plant growth. She has two groups of plants. One group receives the new fertilizer (experimental group) and the other group does not receive any treatment. What is the control group in Amelia's experiment?

• The group that is compared to the experimental group

• The group that is observed but not manipulated

• The group that does not receive any treatment

• The group that receives the experimental treatment

Amelia and Matilda are conducting an experiment to see how different amounts of sunlight affect the growth of a plant. What is the independent variable in their experiment?

• The variable that is observed

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable being measured

• The variable that is controlled

In Jacob's science experiment, he manipulated the amount of sunlight his plant received and measured the plant's growth over time. What is the dependent variable in Jacob's experiment?

• The amount of sunlight the plant received

• The plant's growth over time

• The type of plant Jacob used

• The location where Jacob kept the plant

Scarlett, Isabella, and Arjun are conducting a science experiment in their school laboratory. What is the advantage of their laboratory experiment in the context of natural sciences?

• They are easily replicable

• They provide real-world context

• They allow for naturalistic observation

• They involve large sample sizes

Rohan, Henry, and Aarav are conducting a sociology experiment in their school. What major problem are they likely to encounter?

• Lack of control over variables

• Difficulty in isolating variables

• Limited sample sizes

• Ethical concerns

During a science fair, Isabelle, Emily, and Arjun were conducting an experiment. They noticed a peculiar behavior among their subjects. This behavior is often referred to as the Hawthorne effect. What does this mean?

• It refers to the repetition of experiments by other researchers

• It refers to the comparison of experimental groups

• It refers to the manipulation of variables in an experiment

• It refers to the tendency for people to behave differently when they know they are being observed

Ella, Alexander, and Aarav are conducting a sociology experiment in a local community. What advantage does this field experiment have?

• They allow for controlled conditions

• They are easily replicable

• They provide real-world context

• They involve large sample sizes

Henry, Arjun, and Poppy are conducting a research project for their school. What is the main purpose of using questionnaires in their research?

• To collect quantifiable data

• To observe natural phenomena

• To conduct experiments

• To gather qualitative data