Understanding the Scientific Method

Lena and Michael conduct an experiment to understand plant growth differences based on light exposure and plant proximity. They form hypotheses, set up an experiment, and analyze the results, finding that light significantly affects growth. The video illustrates the scientific method, emphasizing observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and analysis. It highlights that even rejected hypotheses contribute to scientific understanding, encouraging further exploration and experimentation.

What initial observation did Lena and Michael make about their plants?

• The plants in the window were wilting.

• The flowers in the window grew better than those in the corner.

• The plants in the corner were blooming more.

• The plants in the window were dying.

What hypothesis did Michael propose regarding plant growth?

• Plants grow better with more water.

• Plants grow better with more soil.

• Plants grow better when placed together.

• Plants grow better with less sunlight.

How did Lena and Michael ensure the experiment conditions were identical?

• By placing all pots in the same location.

• By using different types of seeds.

• By using similar pots and equal soil amounts.

• By using different amounts of water.

What was the result of the experiment after a month?

• All plants grew equally well.

• Plants in the dark corner grew taller.

• Plants in the bright window grew tall and strong.

• Plants in the bright window wilted.

What conclusion did Michael reach about his hypothesis?

• His hypothesis was partially correct.

• His hypothesis was supported.

• His hypothesis was rejected.

• His hypothesis was inconclusive.

What did Lena conclude about her hypothesis regarding light?

• It was partially correct.

• It was inconclusive.

• It was supported by the experiment.

• It was rejected.

What did Lena and Michael learn about the scientific method?

• It is only used in biology.

• It involves only one experiment.

• It always confirms initial hypotheses.

• It requires multiple experiments for solid conclusions.

What is a key aspect of the scientific method highlighted in the video?

• It guarantees correct hypotheses.

• It is only applicable to plant studies.

• It involves continuous questioning and exploration.

• It always provides definitive answers.

How do researchers in different fields use the scientific method?

• By focusing solely on chemistry.

• By applying it to various questions in their fields.

• By only studying plants.

• By avoiding surprising results.

What is the next step Lena and Michael consider for their light hypothesis?

• To stop experimenting.

• To use fewer seeds.

• To conduct more experiments with more seeds.

• To change the type of plants.