Science Experiment Purpose Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using data collected from experiments in science?

• To entertain people

• To answer questions about the natural world

• To create art

• To build machines

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Observation/question

• Analyze data

• Report conclusions

Which step involves testing the hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Research topic area

• Test with experiment

• Report conclusions

• Analyze data

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To create a hypothesis

• To design an experiment that gives you data

• To analyze data

• To report conclusions

What is the primary purpose of collecting data?

• To create confusion

• To analyze facts

• To ignore information

• To entertain people

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for a complete data table?

• Title

• Variables describing what information

• Units for measure

• Random colors

What type of graph is used to show changes over time?

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Line graph

• Scatter plot

Which type of graph is used to compare categories?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

What does the term "formation" mean?

• The process of taking shape

• The process of breaking apart

• The process of moving

• The process of disappearing

What are bacteria?

• Multicellular organisms

• Single-celled microorganisms

• Viruses

• Fungi

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