Scientific Method Worksheet

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Conduct an experiment

• Ask a question

• Analyze data

Which step comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• Make an observation

• Test the hypothesis through experimentation

• Ask a question

• Communicate results

When analyzing your results, what should you do first?

• Create a new hypothesis

• Draw a conclusion without reviewing data

• Look for patterns or trends in your data

• Ignore outliers

Which of the following is a correct order of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis → Observation → Experiment → Conclusion

• Observation → Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Conclusion

• Question → Conclusion → Experiment → Hypothesis

• Experiment → Observation → Hypothesis → Conclusion

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The liquid is blue.

• The dog is barking loudly.

• The plant is 15 cm tall.

• The rock feels rough.

What distinguishes a qualitative observation from a quantitative one?

• It uses instruments

• It includes numbers

• It is based on descriptions and characteristics

• It is always more accurate

Which of the five senses would most likely be used to observe temperature?

• Sight

• Smell

• Touch

• Taste

Which is an example of inference, not direct observation?

• The sky is gray.

• It is raining.

• The clouds are moving.

• It will probably storm soon.

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The outcome you're measuring

• The part of the experiment that stays constant

• The factor you change on purpose

• The number of trials

Which is an example of a dependent variable in an experiment testing plant growth?

• Type of soil

• Amount of sunlight

• Height of the plant

• Type of plant