Introduction to the Scientific Method Video Quiz

What is the primary driving force behind scientific inquiry?

• The accumulation of known facts.

• The desire to answer questions and understand the world.

• The ability to predict future events accurately.

• The formalization of methods and procedures.

What is often the starting point of the scientific method?

• Running an experiment

• making an observation

• writing a conclusion

• developing a model

Why is curiosity considered the "engine" of science?

• because it makes scientists smarter

• because it drives people to ask questions and investigate

• because it always leads to the correct answer

• because it replaces the need for evidence

Which of the following best defines a hypothesis?

• a guess with no evidence

• a testable explanation for an observation

• a final proven theory

• a random prediction

For how long have people across the globe been observing the physical world to understand it?

• Since the 19th century, when the term "scientist" was coined.

• Only in recent centuries with the development of modern scientific tools.

• For hundreds and even thousands of years, across various ancient cultures.

• Since the mid-20th century, with the rise of collaborative research.

What role does experimentation play in the scientific method?

• it provides the data to test the hypothesi

• it proves the hypothesis true

• it ends the scientific process

• it avoids the need for peer review

When results do not support a hypothesis, what should scientists do?

• ignore the results

• change the data

• develop a new hypothesis

• stop experimenting

Which statement best describes the scientific method in practice?

• It is a rigid, linear process that always leads to a definitive conclusion.

• It is an idealized, cyclical process where conclusions can lead to new hypotheses.

• It primarily involves solitary geniuses making groundbreaking discoveries.

• It is a process focused solely on proving initial hypotheses correct.

What makes a scientific theory different from a hypothesis?

• it is untested

• it is supported by a large body of evidence

• it's one scientist's opinion

• it cannot be changed

How does peer review help strengthen scientific knowledge?

• by catching errors and improving liability

• by letting scientists skip steps in experimentation

• by making science competitive

• by guaranteeing results are always correct