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Applying the Scientific Method Quiz

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Science

12th Grade

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Applying the Scientific Method Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What is the first step in applying the scientific method?

Conducting an experiment

Collecting and analyzing data

Formulating a hypothesis

Identifying a problem or question

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

It is a question.

It is a proven fact.

It is testable and falsifiable.

It is vague.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What is the role of an independent variable in an experiment?

It is what you measure in the experiment.

It is kept constant throughout the experiment.

It is what the experimenter changes or manipulates.

It is the outcome of the experiment.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

What is a dependent variable?

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.

The variable that remains unchanged throughout the experiment.

The variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable.

The hypothesis being tested.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that strengthens an experiment's design?

Large sample size

Random assignment

Use of a single variable

Bias in data interpretation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following questions is NOT testable by scientific methods?

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

How does sunlight affect plant growth?

What is the meaning of life?

How does the type of soil affect a plant's growth?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 2 pts

Why is it important to replicate an experiment?

To use up leftover materials

To verify the results

To change the hypothesis

To make the experiment easier

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