Exploring the Scientific Method

Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making an observation

• Drawing a conclusion

• Conducting an experiment

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A testable prediction

• A scientific law

• A type of experiment

Which step comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Analyzing data

• Conducting an experiment

• Making an observation

• Drawing a conclusion

What do scientists do after collecting data from an experiment?

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze the results

• Make an observation

• Repeat the experiment

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the scientific method?

• To memorize facts

• To solve problems and answer questions

• To create new laws

• To write stories

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Drawing a conclusion

• Making an observation

• Conducting an experiment

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

• Making observations

• Forming a hypothesis

• Writing a story

• Conducting experiments

If a scientist wants to test if plants grow faster with more sunlight, what is the independent variable?

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of plant

• Amount of water

• Growth rate

A student observes that a ball rolls faster on a smooth surface than on a rough one. Which step of the scientific method is this?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making an observation

• Drawing a conclusion

• Analyzing data

You want to know if salt affects the freezing point of water. Which would be a good hypothesis?

• Water is wet.

• If salt is added to water, then the freezing point will decrease.

• Salt is white.