Developing a method: Intro to science

What is the learning intention described in Chapter 1B: Developing a method?

• To understand the history of scientific methods

• To plan and conduct reproducible investigations by following, constructing, and reviewing a method

• To memorize different scientific methods used in history

• To learn about different scientists and their contributions to science

What is the purpose of a method in an investigation according to Year 7?

• To provide clear instructions, including steps to control all variables that are not being tested.

• To display complicated science concepts.

• To ensure the investigation is reproducible.

• To choose the correct equipment for precision and accuracy.

What is a method in the context of scientific investigation?

• A hypothesis that needs to be tested

• A plan and a record of an investigation

• A summary of research findings

• A list of scientific equipment

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good method?

• Clear

• Concise

• Repeatable

• Complicated

What does it mean if a method is repeatable?

• It can be performed by anyone

• It provides different results each time

• It provides the same results when repeated by the original scientist

• It is easy to understand

What does it mean if a method is reproducible?

• It can only be performed once

• It provides the same results when repeated by others

• It is a method that has not been published

• It is a method that is only theoretical

Why is it important to update the method with any changes made during the investigation?

• To ensure the method remains long and detailed

• To make the method more complicated

• To reflect what actually happened during the investigation

• To confuse other scientists

What can be the consequence of following a poorly written method, according to the text?

• It can lead to consistent and reliable results

• It can lead to faster completion of the investigation

• It can lead to inconsistent results and be dangerous

• It can lead to a better understanding of the scientific concept

What is the purpose of a method in an experiment?

• To test the effect of the dependent variable on the independent variable

• To test the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable

• To test the effect of controlled variables on the independent variable

• To test the hypothesis without considering variables

What happens if controlled variables are not kept constant in an experiment?

• The method will provide the same results when repeated

• The method will not be affected

• The method will not provide the same results when repeated

• The hypothesis will automatically be proven correct