video - Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To create a recipe

• To explore questions systematically

• To write a report

• To make popping boba

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good scientific question?

• It is testable

• It is specific

• It is general

• It can be answered through experimentation

What is the second step in the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting background research

• Designing an experiment

• Communicating results

Why is background research important in the scientific method?

• It helps in finding the best way to conduct experiments

• It ensures the experiment is successful

• It provides a recipe for the experiment

• It eliminates the need for a hypothesis

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What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess

• An educated guess based on research

• A proven fact

• A question

Which variable is changed during an experiment?

• Controlled variable

• Independent variable

• Random variable

• Dependent variable

What is the purpose of repeating an experiment multiple times?

• To confuse the observer

• To ensure results are reproducible

• To change the hypothesis

• To make it more interesting

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What should be done if an experiment is not working as expected?

• Stop the experiment

• Ignore the results

• Troubleshoot and restart the experiment

• Change the hypothesis

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What is the next step after collecting data in an experiment?

• Repeating the experiment

• Analyzing the data

• Formulating a new hypothesis

• Communicating results

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What is the importance of analyzing data in the scientific method?

• To write a report

• To change the experiment

• To draw conclusions about the hypothesis

• To make graphs

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