Scientific Method Quiz

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

• It is what the scientist measures.

• It is what the scientist manipulates or changes.

• It is what remains constant.

• It is the outcome of the experiment.

What does a focus question help a scientist to do?

• Make a conclusion.

• Form a hypothesis.

• Find an answer to a specific question.

• Perform an experiment.

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Develop a focus question.

• Perform an experiment.

• Make a conclusion.

• Do background research.

Why is it important to have controls in an experiment?

• To change multiple variables at once.

• To keep the experiment fair.

• To ensure the hypothesis is correct.

• To eliminate the need for a hypothesis.

How is a hypothesis typically written?

• As a question.

• As a statement of fact.

• Using an If... Then... statement.

• As a conclusion.

What is often collected in a data table during an experiment?

• Hypotheses

• Data

• Conclusions

• Predictions

What is the last step of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusion

• Observation

Why is the scientific method considered a continuous cycle?

• Scientists never make mistakes

• Experiments are always perfect

• More experiments are often needed

• Conclusions are always correct

What is the purpose of the 'Reasoning' in the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning format?

• To state the hypothesis

• To explain why the evidence supports the claim

• To collect data

• To make predictions

What is the effect of changing too many factors during an experiment?

• It makes results clearer

• It simplifies the process

• It makes results difficult to understand

• It ensures accuracy