Scientific Method Quiz

An observation/question is usually the __________thing you do in the scientific method.

• 3rd

• 6th

• 1st

• 5th

What do you typically do last in the scientific method?

• conduct an experiment

• test your hypothesis

• share your results

• tell your teacher

This vocabulary term means: An educated guess

This step should be done more than once to ensure accurate results.

• clean up after an investigation

• conclude

• conduct an experiment

• record data

The Scientific Method is a series of steps that scientists must strictly follow, in exact order, to complete an investigation.

• True

• False

Which scientific variable describes what is being measured or the result?

• A. conclusion variable

• B. independent variable

• C. dependent variable

• D. constant variable

What is the goal of science?

• To do fun experiments.

• Practice the scientific method.

• To study the natural world.

What is a key characteristic of a good scientific hypothesis?

• It is based on personal beliefs.

• It is testable and falsifiable.

• It is a random guess.

• It is a proven fact.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The plant is 15 cm tall.

• The solution turned blue.

• The temperature is 25°C.

• The mass is 50 grams.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation?

• The sky is blue.

• The liquid has a pH of 7.

• The flower smells sweet.

• The rock is rough.