Exploring the Scientific Method

Who is considered the first philosopher to apply a method similar to the scientific method?

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

• Socrates

• Plato

What was one of the incorrect assumptions made by Aristotle?

• The Earth is flat

• Large objects fall faster than small objects

• The sun revolves around the Earth

• Water is the heaviest element

Who is credited with developing the scientific method in history?

• Abu Ali Al Hassan

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilee

• Charles Darwin

What did Galileo use to prove that all objects fall at the same rate?

• An inclined plane

• A pendulum

• A stopwatch

• A telescope

Which modern-day group is known for using the scientific method to test hypotheses?

• The Mythbusters

• NASA scientists

• Medical researchers

• Environmentalists

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Identifying variables

• Asking a question

• Collecting data

In an experiment, what is the independent variable?

• The variable that is dependent

• The variable that is kept constant

• The variable that is changed

• The variable that is measured

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• To test multiple variables

• To ensure the experiment is valid

• To change the independent variable

• To compare results with the experimental group

Where should the independent variable be placed on a graph?

• In the middle

• On the side

• On the top

• On the bottom

Why is it important to publish the results of an experiment?

• To complete the scientific method

• To secure funding

• To allow other scientists to repeat the experiment

• To gain fame