Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method?

• To systematically answer questions and conduct research

• To memorize scientific facts

• To create new scientific laws

• To replace outdated scientific theories

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

• The apple fell because of gravity

• The apple is sweet

• The apple is on the ground

• The apple is red

What is the next step after making an observation in the scientific method?

• Publishing results

• Drawing a conclusion

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

Why is it important to retest a hypothesis?

• To ensure the hypothesis is correct

• To gather more data

• To confirm the reliability of the results

• To make the experiment more complex

In the computer troubleshooting example, what was the final conclusion?

• The monitor was not plugged in well

• The power supply was broken

• The RAM was faulty

• The computer was unplugged

What is a hypothesis in the context of the scientific method?

• A detailed experiment plan

• A proven fact

• A proposed explanation for an observation

• A random guess

Which of the following statements is a hypothesis?

• The bus is red

• The bus was late because of traffic

• The bus is full

• The bus didn't pick me up

What is the role of an experiment in the scientific method?

• To prove a theory

• To test a hypothesis

• To observe a phenomenon

• To publish findings

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Conducting an experiment

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Making an observation

How can a scientific theory be described?

• A thoroughly tested explanation

• A random observation

• A single experiment result

• An untested hypothesis