Scientific Method Quiz

Which step of the scientific method involves analyzing the results of an experiment?

• Data Collection

• Data Analysis

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

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Which step of the scientific method involves asking questions about the problem identified?

• Data Analysis

• Questioning

• Conclusion

• Initial Research

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A scientist wants to discover the relationship between the amount of water a plant gets and how tall the plant grows. What is the dependent variable?

• Light Exposure

• Soil Type

• Plant Height

• Water Amount

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What of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good scientific question?

• Testable and specific

• Vague and general

• Involving variables

• Describing criteria for outcomes

What is the definition of an "independent variable" in a scientific investigation?

• Something being kept the same in each trial of the experiment.

• The variable that changes because of the other variable. The "effect."

• The variable that the scientist manipulates. The "cause."

• The same thing as the "control variables."

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Why is it important to read through existing literature before conducting experiments?

• To make a strong hypothesis

• To avoid doing any work

• To impress colleagues

• To find errors in the literature

In the hypothesis format (If _________ then _________ because_________), what does the "if" part represent?

• The conclusion

• The independent variable

• The dependent variable

• The result

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

• To prove a theory

• To make a testable prediction of the outcome of an experiment.

• To summarize findings

• To create a new theory

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Which of these steps is part of the scientific method? (Select all that apply.)

• Conducting experiments

• Creating a hypothesis

• Writing a report

• Analyzing data

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A scientist wants to discover the relationship between the amount of water a plant gets and how tall it grows. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

• The light exposure

• The soil type

• How tall the plant grows

• The amount of water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1