Steps of the Scientific Method

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Make an observation or ask a question.

• Analyze the data

• Conduct an experiment

• Formulate a hypothesis

Why is it important to ask a question in the scientific method?

• It is important to ask a question to confuse the researchers.

• Questions are irrelevant in the scientific method.

• Asking a question is only necessary for experiments.

• It is important to ask a question in the scientific method because it defines the focus of the research and guides the investigation.

What comes after forming a hypothesis?

• Conduct experiments or gather data to test the hypothesis.

• Publish the hypothesis immediately

• Ignore the hypothesis and move on

• Make a conclusion without testing

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

• A hypothesis is a summary of research findings.

• A hypothesis is an untestable theory.

• A hypothesis is a proven fact about variables.

How do you test a hypothesis?

• Conduct experiments or studies, analyze data, and draw conclusions.

• Ask others for their opinions

• Make a guess without evidence

• Ignore previous research

What is the purpose of an experiment?

• To demonstrate the effectiveness of a product without analysis.

• The purpose of an experiment is to test hypotheses and establish causal relationships.

• To collect random data without any specific goal.

• To confirm existing theories without testing them.

What should you do after conducting an experiment?

• Dispose of all materials used in the experiment

• Repeat the experiment without changes

• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings.

• Ignore the results and move on

Why is it important to record data?

• To store data for future reference only

• It is important to record data to track progress, make informed decisions, and analyze trends.

• To confuse stakeholders with irrelevant information

• To create unnecessary paperwork

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

• Qualitative data can be easily counted and analyzed statistically.

• Quantitative data is descriptive and non-numeric.

• Qualitative data is descriptive and non-numeric, while quantitative data is numeric and measurable.

• Qualitative data is always numeric and measurable.

What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

• A conclusion in the scientific method is a summary of the results that determines if the hypothesis is supported or not.

• A conclusion is a list of all the materials required for the experiment.

• A conclusion is a detailed explanation of the methodology used.

• A conclusion is the initial hypothesis of the experiment.