Using the Scientific Method: Question and Hypothesis

The video explores how scientists use questions to solve problems, using examples like plant and animal behaviors. It explains the scientific method, focusing on formulating a hypothesis from a question. The example question is whether young plants move during the day, leading to the hypothesis that they follow the sun. The video discusses how to test this hypothesis, emphasizing the importance of observation and experimentation in the scientific method.

What is the first step scientists take when solving a problem?

• Asking a question

• Conducting experiments

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Analyzing data

Which of the following is an example of a scientific question?

• How do fish see underwater?

• What is 2 + 2?

• What is the capital of France?

• Why is the sky blue?

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A random guess

• A clear statement of expected answer

• An experiment result

What is the example hypothesis mentioned in the video?

• Young plants need water to survive

• Young plants grow faster in sunlight

• Young plants move to follow the sun

• Young plants do not move at all

What is the next step after forming a hypothesis?

• Ignoring the hypothesis

• Testing the hypothesis

• Writing a report

• Publishing the hypothesis