Problem Solving and the Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze the data

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Guessing

• Experimenting

• Observing

• Hypothesizing

What do we call a possible explanation that can be tested by scientific experiments?

• A fact

• A theory

• A hypothesis

• An observation

In problem solving, what is the step that comes after identifying the problem?

• Taking a break

• Looking for solutions

• Choosing the best solution

• Implementing the solution

Which step in the scientific method involves collecting and recording data?

• Observation

• Experimentation

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

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

• To prove your hypothesis is correct

• To test the hypothesis

• To make observations

• To form a conclusion

In problem solving, what is the final step?

• Identifying the problem

• Looking for solutions

• Evaluating the results

• Implementing the solution

Which of the following is an example of making an observation in the scientific method?

• The plant grew 5 cm in a week.

• If I water the plant more, it will grow faster.

• Watering plants helps them grow.

• I will water the plant twice a day.

Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

• To have a group that receives the treatment

• To ensure the experiment is fair

• To compare the results to a standard

• To prove the hypothesis

What does it mean to analyze the data in the scientific method?

• To guess the outcome of the experiment

• To compare the results to the hypothesis

• To collect data from the experiment

• To make a new hypothesis