Scientific Method Quiz

What is the Scientific Method?

• A series of steps followed to answer questions and solve problems

• A single step to solve a problem

• A random guess to find a solution

• A method to write a story

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What is the first thing scientists do when starting the scientific method?

• test their hypothesis
• make observations
• conduct an experiment
• write down their results

What is a Hypothesis?

• An educated guess or prediction of what may happen

• A random guess with no basis

• A proven fact

• A question with no answer

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What does the Experiment step involve?

• Testing your hypothesis, but also includes what materials you will need

• Writing a report

• Drawing a picture

• Reading a book

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What is the purpose of the Analyze step in the scientific method?

• Organize and study the data. Make charts and graphs to help visualize information.

• To guess the outcome

• To write a story

• To ignore the data

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Research

What is the definition of a Variable in an experiment?

• A factor that can change in an experiment

• A constant factor

• A random guess

• A fixed outcome

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What does the term 'inference' mean?

• To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

• To guess without any information

• To ignore the information

• To write a story

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What is a model in scientific terms?

• A representation of an object or event

• A real object

• A random guess

• A fixed outcome

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What is the factor being studied (tested) in an experiment called?

• dependent variable

• constraint

• independent variable

• prototype

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