1Scientific Method Quiz

A good hypothesis does not let you predict what will happen when you test it in an experiment.

• True

• False

Francis Bacon and René Descartes are credited with formalizing the scientific method in the 18th and 19th centuries.

• True

• False

A hypothesis must be falsifiable, meaning it should be able to be proven wrong.

• True

• False

The scientific method is a systematic way of conducting experiments or studies.

• True

• False

Sharing your results with other researchers is not an important part of the scientific method.

• True

• False

What is the ultimate goal when using the scientific method?

• To find a cause-and-effect relationship by asking questions about observations

• To prove a hypothesis right

• To conduct experiments without any bias

• To gather data without any analysis

• To create a theory

What is meant by a 'fair test' in an experiment?

• All conditions in the experiment are kept the same except for the one that is changed

• Only one variable is tested at a time

• The experiment is repeated multiple times

• The results are analyzed statistically

• The hypothesis is tested

What should you do if your experiment results contradict your hypothesis?

• Form a new hypothesis and make a new prediction

• Ignore the results

• Repeat the experiment

• Change the hypothesis to fit the results

• Consult with a colleague

What is one reason why the scientific method is important?

• It helps conduct research in a fair, unbiased, and repeatable way

• It allows scientists to prove their theories

• It is a way to gather data quickly

• It is a method to avoid mistakes

• It is a way to publish results

Why is it important to consider what other people already know and think about your question?

• To limit the influence of your own personal biases

• To gather more data

• To prove your hypothesis

• To avoid repeating others' mistakes

• To gain support for your research