Scientific Method Quiz

What is the scientific method?

• A process for investigating questions and solving problems.

• A type of experiment that always yields results.

• A list of rules that all scientists follow.

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

In the "question" stage, a scientist must:

• Make a statement about what they believe will happen.

• Observe something that intrigues them.

• Gather all possible data.

What is a hypothesis?

• A final answer to a question.

• An educated guess that can be tested.

• The conclusion of an experiment.

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During the experiment stage, it is important to:

• Change all the elements to see what happens.

• Control the variables to get accurate results.

• Guess the results.

What should be done after analyzing the results of an experiment?

• Ignore the results if they don't match the hypothesis.

• Write a conclusion based on the data.

• Conduct a new experiment without reviewing the data.

Which of the following is an independent variable in an experiment about plant growth?

• The amount of water given to the plants.

• The height of the plants at the end of the experiment.

• The type of plant being observed.

Why is it important to repeat an experiment?

• To confuse other scientists.

• To verify that the results are consistent.

• Because you always get different results.