What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To investigate and understand the world

• To conduct random experiments

• To replace existing theories

• To create new scientific laws

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Research

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Experiment

Which of the following is NOT a method of conducting research?

• Searching the internet

• Guessing outcomes

• Consulting experts

• Reading scientific books

What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess

• An educated guess based on research

• A proven fact

• A scientific law

Why is it important to repeat experiments in different situations?

• To confuse the results

• To ensure the hypothesis is incorrect

• To verify the consistency of results

• To waste resources

What is the role of trial and error in experiments?

• To avoid mistakes

• To prove the hypothesis wrong

• To learn from mistakes and improve

• To skip unnecessary steps

What should be done after observing and collecting data?

• Change the hypothesis

• Analyze the data

• Ignore the data

• Start a new experiment

How can data be visually represented for analysis?

• In a bar graph

• In a paragraph

• In a song

• In a story

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Experiment

• Research

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

Why is the scientific method considered the best way to discover and understand the world?

• It is the oldest method

• It is the easiest method

• It provides reliable information

• It requires no research