Scientific Method Review

What is a variable in a scientific test?

• A) A constant factor

• B) Something that can change

• C) A measurement tool

• D) A hypothesis

Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method?

• Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

• Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Research, Analysis, Conclusion

• Experiment, Research, Hypothesis, Question, Conclusion, Analysis

• Question, Conclusion, Analysis, Experiment, Hypothesis, Research

What does a scientific investigation begin with?

• A hypothesis

• An experiment

• A testable question

• A conclusion.

What do scientists do? Select all that apply.

• Scientists define a problem and try to find answers.

• Scientists make hypotheses and observations

• Scientists draw conclusions based on their investigations.

• Base conclusions on opinions

• Use internet blogs for research

How do scientists investigate if they can't conduct a controlled experiment? Select all that apply.

• Scientists make models.

• Scientists conduct surveys using random groups

• Scientists sample small groups to make predictions.

• Scientists watch documentaries

• Scientists ask others opinions

How do scientists interpret data? Select all that apply.

• Charts

• Graphs

• Tables

• Games

• Books

What is a hypothesis? Select all that apply.

• A hypothesis is an explanation of what you think will happen.

• A hypothesis can be tested.

• A hypothesis needs to be a true statement.

• A hypothesis is a question

Why is it important to have a variety of resources when doing research for an investigation?

• To ensure the information is correct and reliable

• To make the research more interesting

• To save time

• To avoid reading books.

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

• To change the outcome

• To compare and look for changes

• To confuse the results

• To make the experiment longer.

Why should scientists repeat the investigations of other scientists?

• To confirm or disprove conclusions

• To waste time

• To make friends

• To avoid doing their own research.