Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the scientific method?

• A way to guess answers.

• A logical way to solve problems.

• A method only used by scientists.

• A quick way to find solutions.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Stating a problem.

• Making an observation.

• Doing research.

• Forming a hypothesis.

After making an observation, what is the next step in the scientific method?

• Conducting an experiment.

• Forming a conclusion.

• Stating a problem.

• Collecting data.

Why is research important in the scientific method?

• To make a guess.

• To find out what others already know.

• To prove your idea is right.

• To collect new data.

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A proven fact.

• A random guess.

• An educated guess.

• A final answer.

What is an important quality of a good hypothesis?

• It must be correct.

• It must be easy to prove.

• It must be testable and measurable.

• It must be a question.

After forming a hypothesis, what is the next step in the scientific method?

• Analyzing the data.

• Drawing a conclusion.

• Conducting an experiment.

• Making more observations.

Why is the scientific method often shown as a circle?

• Because it is a simple process.

• Because it always leads to a perfect answer.

• Because you might need to repeat steps to find a solution.

• Because it has no beginning or end.