Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Ask a question

• Observe

• Analyze the results

Which of the following senses is NOT used in the observation step of the scientific method?

• Sight

• Smell

• Taste

• Intuition

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What is the purpose of the "Ask a Question" step in the scientific method?

• To make an educated prediction

• To find more information through research

• To analyze data

• To form a conclusion

What type of statement is used when forming a hypothesis?

• "What if..."

• "How can..."

• "If...then..."

• "Why does..."

Which of the following is NOT a type of data collected during an experiment?

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• Descriptive data

• Hypothetical data

What is the main purpose of analyzing the results in the scientific method?

• To form a hypothesis

• To show patterns and relationships using tables and graphs

• To ask more questions

• To conduct more experiments

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What should a scientist do after forming a conclusion?

• Communicate results

• Form a new hypothesis

• Conduct more experiments

• Ask more questions

Which step involves making an educated prediction?

• Observe

• Ask a question

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze the results

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Why do scientists use the scientific method?

• Scientists use the scientific method to gain recognition.

• Scientists use the scientific method to solve problems.

• Scientists use the scientific method to form hypotheses.

• Scientists use the scientific method for calculations.

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Which step involves using tables and graphs to show patterns and relationships?

• Form a hypothesis

• Experiment

• Analyze the results

• Form a conclusion

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