Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Question

• Conclusion

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Which step involves making an educated statement or prediction in the scientific method?

• Data Collection

• Hypothesis

• Investigation

• Conclusion

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

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control

• Data

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

• To change the outcome

• To serve as a standard for comparison

• To collect data

• To form a hypothesis

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Which variable measures the difference between control and independent variable?

• Independent Variable

• Control

• Dependent Variable

• Hypothesis

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What is the final step in the scientific method where results are analyzed?

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Investigation

• Research

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Which step involves gathering information and resources before forming a hypothesis?

• Research

• Conclusion

• Control

• Data Collection

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What is the term for the information collected during an experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Control

• Conclusion

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In an experiment, if the amount of sunlight is changed to see its effect on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

• Plant Growth

• Amount of Sunlight

• Type of Plant

• Soil Type

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In an experiment to determine how light intensity affects the growth rate of a plant, what is the dependent variable?

• Light Intensity

• Growth Rate

• Type of Plant

• Amount of Water

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