Scientific Method Quiz for 6th Graders

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze data

Which statement best describes a hypothesis?

• It is a final conclusion.

• It is a testable prediction.

• It is a proven fact.

• It is an observation made during an experiment.

What do scientists do after they conduct an experiment?

• They change their hypothesis.

• They analyze the data.

• They write a new hypothesis.

• They ignore the results.

In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed by the scientist called?

• Control variable

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Constant

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

• To test multiple variables at once

• To provide data for comparison

• To eliminate all variables

• To ensure the hypothesis is correct

Which of the following is an example of a scientific question?

• What is your favorite color?

• Why do plants grow?

• How does sunlight affect plant growth?

• What is the best movie?

What should a scientist do if their experiment does not support their hypothesis?

• Ignore the results

• Change the data

• Revise their hypothesis and test again

• Conclude the experiment is a failure

Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?

• Making observations

• Drawing conclusions

• Making a wish

• Conducting experiments

In scientific research, what is a conclusion?

• A summary of the experiment's steps

• A statement that explains the results based on the data

• An opinion about the experiment

• A new hypothesis

Why is it important for scientists to share their results with others?

• To win awards

• To get credit for their work

• To allow others to reproduce the study and verify findings

• To sell their research