Scientific Investigation Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Draw a conclusion

• Make an observation or ask a question

• Perform an experiment

• Create a hypothesis

What comes after making a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Ignoring the hypothesis

• Writing a conclusion

• Asking more questions

• Conducting an experiment

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

• To waste time and resources

• To test hypotheses and gather empirical evidence

• To make wild guesses and see what happens

• To prove that the scientist is always right

What is the difference between superstition and science?

• Superstition and science both rely on evidence and logical reasoning

• The difference is that superstition is based on beliefs and rituals without evidence or scientific reasoning, while science relies on evidence, experimentation, and logical reasoning to understand the natural world.

• Science is based on beliefs and rituals without evidence

• Superstition is based on experimentation and scientific reasoning

Give an example of a superstitious belief and explain why it is not scientific.

• Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck because it releases negative energy

• Walking under a ladder brings bad luck because it breaks the unity of the Holy Trinity

• Seeing a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck because it is associated with witches and demons

• The answer should be in the same language as the question unless required by the question.

How can scientific methods be used to solve community problems?

• By ignoring data and relying on personal opinions

• By guessing and trying different solutions until one works

• By using magic and supernatural powers

• By gathering data, analyzing the problem, and testing potential solutions in a systematic and evidence-based way.

Why is it important to collect accurate data in scientific investigation?

• It is better to make up data than to collect accurate data

• Accurate data is essential for drawing valid conclusions and making reliable predictions.

• Accurate data is not important in scientific investigation

• Accurate data is only important in some scientific investigations

What tools can be used for measurement in scientific investigation?

• Musical instruments, art supplies, and sports equipment

• Cooking utensils, gardening tools, and sewing supplies

• Rulers, thermometers, microscopes, and balances

• Screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches