Exploring the Scientific Method in Real World Science

What is the primary goal of scientists, regardless of their field?

• To make money

• To ask questions and explore possible answers

• To travel the world

• To become famous

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What do scientists call an educated guess?

• A theory

• A hypothesis

• An observation

• An experiment

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Gather information

• Form a hypothesis

• Define the problem or question

• Conduct an experiment

What problem did David face on his paper route?

• He couldn't find his way in the dark

• He lost his newspapers

• He forgot his umbrella

• He didn't have a flashlight

How did David test his hypothesis about attaching a flashlight to his umbrella?

• He asked his friends for advice

• He watched a video tutorial

• He read a book about it

• He performed an experiment in a dark room

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What did the doctor initially think the patient had?

• A cold

• A headache

• The flu

• Strep throat

What tool did the doctor use to confirm the presence of strep bacteria?

• A microscope

• An X-ray machine

• A thermometer

• A stethoscope

What question did Julie and Melissa ask about the pond and ocean?

• Why is the ocean water clearer than the pond?

• Why is the ocean water saltier than the pond?

• Why is the pond water warmer than the ocean?

• Why is the pond water frozen but not the ocean?

What was the variable in Julie and Melissa's experiment?

• The temperature of the freezer

• The type of container

• The amount of water

• The amount of salt

Why is it important to record data during an experiment?

• To keep track of time

• To allow others to repeat the experiment and confirm the results

• To ensure the experiment is fun

• To make the experiment look professional

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