The Scientific Method

What is science?

• A way of making random guesses about the world.

• A logical way of thinking about the world.

• A method of creating fictional stories.

• A way to ignore observations.

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What do scientists use to make inferences about the world?

• Random guesses

• Fictional stories

• Observations

• Ignorance

What is the scientific method used to describe?

• The way scientists gather and use information

• The way scientists create new elements

• The way scientists communicate with each other

• The way scientists travel to space

In the scientific method, what is the step that involves testing the hypothesis?

• Draw Conclusions

• Experiment

• Replicate

• Question

What should you do if the data does not support the hypothesis?

• Draw conclusions

• Share information with others

• Form a new hypothesis and start the process again

• Collect and analyze data again

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What is the first step in the scientific method as illustrated by the example of not being able to open the door with a key?

• Hypothesize

• Experiment

• Observe

• Conclude

What is the first step in the scientific method as illustrated in the image?

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Gather information

• State the problem/question

What is a hypothesis?

• A) A random guess

• B) A testable explanation for a question or problem

• C) An untestable opinion

• D) A proven fact

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What is a controlled experiment?

• An experiment that changes multiple variables at a time.

• An experiment that changes only one variable at a time.

• An experiment that does not change any variables.

• An experiment that changes all variables simultaneously.

How can data be organized to help scientists see their results in an easily readable format?

• Charts, graphs, or tables

• Books, articles, or essays

• Videos, podcasts, or blogs

• Songs, poems, or stories

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