Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Purpose

• Procedure

What is the main goal of scientific inquiry?

• To make guesses

• To find answers based on evidence

• To prove theories

• To conduct experiments

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Purpose

• Research

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

What does the mnemonic "Peter Rabbit Hates Eating Peas And Carrots" help remember?

• Steps in the scientific method

• Types of scientific observations

• Order of operations in math

• Scientific laws

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To make guesses

• To solve problems

• To conduct experiments

• To write reports

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What is the role of evidence in scientific inquiry?

• To make guesses

• To support hypotheses

• To conduct experiments

• To write reports

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What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Analysis

• Conclusion

Which type of observation involves using senses like sight and touch?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Objective

• Subjective

What is the purpose of asking questions in scientific inquiry?

• To make guesses

• To find answers based on evidence

• To conduct experiments

• To write reports

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

• "If I use different colors of light, then the way that plants grow will change."

• "Plants need water to grow."

• "The sky is blue."

• "Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth."

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