Understanding the Scientific Process

Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Making an observation

• Drawing a conclusion

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a hypothesis?

• A detailed procedure for an experiment

• A testable prediction based on observations

• A summary of the results of an experiment

• A collection of data

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a common data collection technique in scientific research?

• Guessing

• Surveying

• Assuming

• Ignoring

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

In the scientific method, what comes after forming a hypothesis?

• Drawing conclusions

• Collecting data

• Conducting an experiment

• Making an observation

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the process of drawing conclusions in the scientific method?

• Making a guess based on personal beliefs

• Summarizing the results and determining if the hypothesis was supported

• Ignoring the data collected

• Repeating the experiment without any changes

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• To create a detailed experiment procedure

• To make a testable prediction that can be investigated

• To collect data from various sources

• To draw conclusions from the data

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• Making an observation

• Forming a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Ignoring the results

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main goal of data collection in scientific research?

• To support or refute the hypothesis

• To make random guesses

• To ignore the hypothesis

• To avoid drawing conclusions

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of a simple data collection technique?

• Conducting a complex simulation

• Taking measurements with a ruler

• Writing a detailed report

• Making assumptions

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What should a scientist do if the data does not support the hypothesis?

• Ignore the data

• Change the data to fit the hypothesis

• Revise the hypothesis and conduct further experiments

• Stop the research

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall