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Scientific Method

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many steps are there in the scientific method?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

2.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
3.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
5.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
hypothesis
6.
Observations made during an experiment are considered:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
7.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
b)
a random guess
c)
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d)
step by step directions for your experiment
8.
What are the materials in your scientific method? 
a)
your favorite markers and lucky eraser
b)
everything you will need to complete your experiment
c)
a hypothesis
d)
step by step directions to complete an experiment
9.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
10.
Observations made during an experiment are called:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
11.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
12.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check