Scientific Method Quiz – SC.4.N.1.1

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Make a conclusion

• Conduct an experiment

• Ask a question

• Collect data

Why do scientists ask questions?

• To guess answers

• To make things up

• To learn more about the world

• To copy others

What is a hypothesis?

• A) A list of tools

• B) A possible answer to a question

• C) A science law

• D) A random guess with no reason

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Which of these best describes an experiment?

• A story about science

• A fun science game

• A test done to answer a question

• A math problem

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What should you do after completing an experiment?

• Throw away your materials

• Make a hypothesis

• Record and share the results

• Make up new results

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Which tool would help you measure temperature?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Microscope

• Magnet

Why is it important to repeat experiments?

• To waste time

• To confuse people

• To check for accuracy

• To make new tools

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Which of the following is an observation?

• I think it's hot

• The plant grew 3 cm

• The plant should be green

• I like plants

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make a hypothesis

• Skip the data

• Ask a question

• Repeat the experiment

What would you use a scale to measure?

• Distance

• Weight

• Temperature

• Time