Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in the scientific method according to the diagram?

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Results

In the scientific method, what should be done if the evidence is inconsistent with the hypothesis?

• Form a scientific theory

• Revise the hypothesis

• Conduct a new experiment

• Ignore the results

What follows after conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Results

• Scientific Theory

What is an example of stating a problem in scientific research?

• Which fertilizer works best to grow beans?

• How to cook pasta?

• What is the capital of France?

• Why is the sky blue?

What is the first step in forming a hypothesis?

• Conducting an experiment

• Predicting an answer to the problem

• Collecting data

• Writing a conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• The sun rises in the east.

• Dr. Pickwick’s special plant food will work best.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• The Earth is round.

What should a hypothesis be based on?

• Random guesses

• Personal opinions

• Specific and based on research

• Popular beliefs

What is the purpose of a procedure in an experiment?

• To describe how an experiment will be carried out step by step

• To summarize the results of the experiment

• To list the materials used in the experiment

• To provide a conclusion for the experiment

How many hypotheses should an experiment test according to the document?

• Only one

• Two

• Three

• As many as possible

What should be decided before conducting an experiment?

• The conclusion of the experiment

• The equipment and materials needed

• The number of participants

• The location of the experiment