Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To explain why things happen

• To teach science in schools

• To complicate simple problems

• To make experiments easier

What is the first step in the scientific method when you encounter a problem?

• Drawing conclusions

• Setting up an experiment

• Recognizing the problem

• Making a hypothesis

What did Moby infer about his plant's condition?

• It needs different soil

• It is being overwatered

• It is perfectly healthy

• It needs more sunlight

What is an inference in the context of the scientific method?

• A detailed plan for science

• A guess without observation

• A type of experiment

• A conclusion based on observations

What variable was changed in the experiment with the fig plants?

• Amount of water

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of soil

• Type of pot

Which fig plant schedule resulted in the healthiest plant?

• Watered three times a week

• Watered once a week

• Not watered at all

• Watered daily

Why is it important to repeat experiments in science?

• To waste time

• To verify results

• To make it more complex

• To use up resources

What can a hypothesis become if it is repeatedly confirmed through experiments?

• A fact

• A theory

• A problem

• An inference

What does it mean when a theory is accepted in science?

• It is never questioned again

• It is disregarded

• It is considered a piece of scientific knowledge

• It becomes a law

What should you do if your experiments do not support your hypothesis?

• Publish the findings

• Repeat the same steps

• Change the hypothesis

• Ignore the results