Search Header Logo
Amoeba Sisters: Nature of Science

Amoeba Sisters: Nature of Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Courtney Melo

FREE Resource

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a suggested testable explanation for a phenomenon?

Observation

Hypothesis

Analysis

Conclusion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about the scientific method?

It is only used in biology.

It always follows a strict, linear sequence of steps.

It does not involve making observations.

It cannot be used to investigate real-world problems.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic describes scientific knowledge, even when it is based on evidence?

Absolute

Unchanging

Tentative

Subjective

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of science?

To prove existing theories wrong.

To create new technologies.

To gain knowledge.

To win science fairs.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an inference in the context of scientific investigation?

A direct measurement of a phenomenon.

A logical conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge.

A proposed solution to a problem.

A detailed plan for an experiment.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of peer review in scientific publishing?

To ensure the author's peers get credit for their work.

To allow other scientists to evaluate the research before publication.

To make the paper longer and more detailed.

To help the author find a suitable journal for publication.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

It receives the treatment being tested.

It is the group that is not observed.

It does not receive the treatment and serves as a baseline for comparison.

It is used to introduce additional variables into the experiment.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?