Exploring the Scientific Method Quiz

Which of the following best defines an observation in the scientific method?

• A guess about what will happen in an experiment

• Information gathered using the senses

• A variable that is changed by the scientist

• A conclusion drawn from data

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A testable prediction

• A type of graph

• A control variable

Which variable is deliberately changed in an experiment?

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

• Independent variable

• Experimental group

What type of data is described as numerical measurements?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

• Control data

• Hypothetical data

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Which group in an experiment receives the variable being tested?

• Control group

• Experimental group

• Independent group

• Dependent group

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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

• To be measured as the outcome

• To remain constant for comparison

• To be changed by the experimenter

• To form a hypothesis

Which type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Scatter plot

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is changed

• The variable that is kept constant

• The group that does not receive treatment

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Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The plant grew 5 cm

• The solution turned blue

• The temperature increased by 10°C

• The mass was 12 grams

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making an observation

• Conducting an experiment

• Drawing a conclusion