Scientific Thinking Quiz

What are the two steps included in analyzing and evaluating the data as they relate to the research hypothesis?

• Collect data and analyze the results

• Conduct experiments and draw conclusions

• Summarize data and report the research results

• Review literature and form a hypothesis

What is a single measurement or observation referred to as?

• Variable

• Control group

• Raw score

• Data point

In Research Plan 2, what is the purpose of analyzing the data?

• To collect more data

• To summarize the data

• To create new hypotheses

• To determine if the pattern of data supports the research hypothesis

How are research results typically communicated at professional conferences?

• Online forums

• Graphical representations

• Written reports only

• Oral and poster presentations

What is the style of communication commonly used in the behavioral sciences?

• APA style

• Harvard style

• MLA style

• Chicago style

What is the last step in the scientific method?

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Communicate the results

• Analyze and evaluate the data

• Generate more new ideas

What is the term used for a single weight measurement in a study?

• Control

• Variable

• Data point

• Datum

Which of the following is NOT a method of communication for sharing research results?

• Poster presentation

• Oral presentation

• Text message

• Written report

What is the purpose of generating more new ideas in the scientific method?

• To refine and expand on existing knowledge

• To conclude the study

• To ignore the results

• To stop further research

What is the term used for all weights measured in a study?

• Scores

• Data

• Measurements

• Variables