What is the primary purpose of the scientific method as described in the passage?

• To explore observations and answer questions

• To create new scientific theories

• To publish scientific papers

• To conduct experiments without a hypothesis

How are citations typically inserted in scientific texts according to the passage?

• As footnotes at the bottom of the page

• Directly into the text with the author's last name and year of publication

• In a separate appendix at the end of the document

• As endnotes at the end of each chapter

What is a hypothesis in the context of the scientific method?

• A proven scientific fact

• An educated guess that answers the question posed

• A random guess without any basis

• A detailed experimental procedure

What is the role of observations in the scientific method?

• To create new hypotheses

• To make and record measurements for analysis

• To replace the need for experiments

• To serve as the final step in the scientific method

What is a key challenge for students when forming hypotheses, as mentioned in the passage?

• Understanding the relationship between hypotheses and expectations

• Designing complex experiments

• Writing scientific papers

• Collecting qualitative data