What is a hypothesis?

A suggested solution to the problem

In an experiment, what is a variable?

A factor that is always changing

What does an experimenter do after changing one factor in a scientific experiment?

Observes or measures what happens

Why does the experimenter make a special effort to keep certain factors constant?

B) To ensure they do not affect the outcome

A) To ensure they affect the outcome

D) To make the experiment more complex

What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

Controls are used for comparison

Controls are not used in experiments

Controls are used to change variables

Which of the following statements is true about controls?

Controls are used to change variables

Controls are the main focus of the experiment

What is the main goal in the example provided in the learning material?

To find the fastest route to walk home from school

To find the longest route to walk home from school

To find the most scenic route to walk home from school

To find the safest route to walk home from school

What method is suggested to determine the fastest route home?

Trying several different routes and timing how long each takes

Asking friends for their routes

Why is it best to make several trials with each independent variable?

To ensure the results are consistent and reliable.

To make the experiment more complicated.

To avoid using a control group.

What are the two groups required for a valid experiment?

Control group and experimental group

Control group and variable group

Experimental group and variable group

Experimental group and observation group

What is the conclusion in an experiment based on?

The data obtained from the experiment

What is an observation?

A statement describing a fact using your senses

A biased statement describing a fact

What is an inference?

Making a mental judgment based on observations. Inferences cannot be directly observed. They require thought.

A direct observation of an event.

A random guess without any basis.

A statement that can be proven with direct evidence.

Which of the following is an example of making an inference?

Concluding that it rained because there are puddles, dark clouds, and humidity.

Observing that the sky is blue.

Noticing that a tree has leaves.

What does an inference require?

Thought and interpretation of facts.

Scientific Method Quiz

Authored by Christopher Brown

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 25+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

66 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the first step in the Scientific Method?

Hypothesis

Observation

Question/Problem

Experiment

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What step in the Scientific Method involves making an educated guess?

Data Collection

Hypothesis

Conclusion

Retest

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which step in the Scientific Method involves gathering information through the senses?

Experiment

Observation

Conclusion

Retest

In the Scientific Method, what is the step called where you test your hypothesis?

Data Collection

Conclusion

Experiment

Retest

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the Scientific Method?

Conclusion

Data Collection

Retest

Observation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are observations gathered through?

Emotions

Senses

Intuition

Imagination

What does a scientist notice in their natural world?

Artificial objects

Imaginary creatures

Something in their natural world

Fictional events

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

65 questions

New and Improved REVIEW Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle

Quiz

•

6th Grade - University

70 questions

Chapter 1: The Universe

Quiz

•

9th Grade

67 questions

Space Check in 2

Quiz

•

9th Grade

65 questions

Forces & Interactions (unit 1 - science9)

Quiz

•

9th Grade

65 questions

Atoms Review

Quiz

•

9th Grade

70 questions

Evolution Unit Review

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

63 questions

New PBS 1.1 Review

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

67 questions

Benchmark End of Year

Quiz

•

9th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

8 questions

Spartan Way - Classroom Responsible

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Boundaries & Healthy Relationships

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

3 questions

Integrity and Your Health

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

9 questions

FOREST Perception

Lesson

•

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for Science

25 questions

Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Exploring the Evolution of the Peppered Moth

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Trophic Levels and Food Pyramids

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

28 questions

Spring DPM Review

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Symbiotic Relationships

Lesson

•

9th - 12th Grade

13 questions

DNA Mutations

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Balancing Chemical Equations

Quiz

•

9th Grade

17 questions

Sex-Linked, Co and Incomplete Dominance

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

Scientific Method Quiz

Which of the following is the first step in the Scientific Method?

What step in the Scientific Method involves making an educated guess?

Which step in the Scientific Method involves gathering information through the senses?

In the Scientific Method, what is the step called where you test your hypothesis?

What is the final step in the Scientific Method?

What are observations gathered through?

What does a scientist notice in their natural world?

What is a hypothesis?

Which of the following is a requirement for a hypothesis?

What does a hypothesis do?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Science