Scientific Research Quiz

Which of the following is the primary purpose of writing a scientific report?

• To entertain the audience

• To document and communicate findings

• To summarize unrelated information

• To propose a new law

What does "IS" in ISEF stand for?

• International Science

• Investigation System

• Integrated Studies

• Independent Solutions

Which section of a research report summarizes the methodology and results?

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Discussion

• References

What is the correct order of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Conclusion

• Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

• Experiment, Hypothesis, Observation, Conclusion

• Observation, Conclusion, Experiment, Hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of a primary source in research?

• Textbooks

• Research journals

• Blogs

• Dictionaries

Which characteristic of research is demonstrated by using multiple peer-reviewed journals in a literature review?

• Creativity

• Objectivity

• Ethical integrity

• Systematic process

A student collected rainfall data for 30 days and forgot to record one day's data. What is the best action they should take to maintain accuracy in their logbook?

• Leave the day blank

• Estimate the data based on previous records

• Note the missing data with an explanation

• Skip the missing day entirely

Which ISEF form would be used for ensuring compliance with ethical research involving human participants?

• Form 1C

• Form 4

• Form 2

• Form 5A

If a research title is "The Effect of pH on the Growth of Tomatoes," what is the dependent variable?

• pH

• Growth of tomatoes

• Soil type

• Tomato species

Which tool is most appropriate for organizing bibliographic sources?

• Spreadsheet software

• Manual index cards

• Reference management software (e.g., Zotero, EndNote)

• Social media platforms