Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Observation

• Question

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

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

• To analyze data

• To predict an outcome

• To propose a problem

• To make observations

What is the term for an ordered investigation intended to prove or disprove a hypothesis?

• Observation

• Prediction

• Experiment

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of making observations in a scientific experiment?

• To collect important data

• To make predictions

• To analyze data

• To propose a problem

What step involves comparing the results of an experiment to the prediction posed by the hypothesis?

• Question

• Data analysis

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of a conclusion in the scientific method?

• To make predictions

• To analyze data

• To propose a problem

• To state whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted

What is the term for a statement of knowledge gained through the senses or scientific equipment?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Prediction

What is the term for the process of determining whether a hypothesis was correct based on observations?

• Data analysis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Question