1.3 |What is the Scientific Method?

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Testing the hypothesis

• Stating a question

• Forming a hypothesis

• Gathering information

Who first proposed the structured method known as the scientific method?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Francis Bacon

• Galileo Galilee

• Isaac Newton

What is a hypothesis?

• A wild guess

• An educated guess

• A proven fact

• A scientific law

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• State a question

• Gather information

• Publish a paper

• Draw a conclusion

What should you do after forming a hypothesis?

• Analyze the results

• Test your hypothesis

• State a question

• Gather information

What is the purpose of a lab coat?

• To look fashionable

• To identify scientists

• To protect clothes from chemicals

• To keep warm

What is important to keep in mind when testing variables?

• Change one variable at a time

• Change variables randomly

• Do not change any variables

• Change all variables at once

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What should you do if your hypothesis is proven false?

• Try to hide the results

• Ignore the results

• Understand it's part of the scientific process

• Consider it a failure

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What is the role of safety gear in experiments?

• To conduct experiments faster

• To impress others

• To protect from potential hazards

• To make experiments more fun

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What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Gather information

• Test the hypothesis

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze results and draw conclusions

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