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Steps of the Scientific Method
Steps of the Scientific Method
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How is a hypothesis tested?
By conducting an experiment
By doing research
By giving a survey
By asking an expert
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When is a hypothesis created?
Before the experiment is created and performed.
After the experiment is performed.
Before observations and research are done.
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Why is it important to carefully write down your procedure in step by step order?
so you and others can repeat the experiment to check results
to prove your hypothesis correct
to win the science fair
so you get a good grade
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What is a variable?
Something in an experiment that changes
Something in an experiment that is wrong
Something in an experiment that stays the same
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What is the variable in Tim & Moby's experiment?
the type of plant
the amount of sunlight
the soil
the amount of water
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How do scientists report on their work?
They give a verbal presentation
They write a research article
They create a visual display or poster
They post on TikTok
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A hypothesis...
comes after the experiment
is a prediction
is an opinion
has to be right
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T/F: A theory is scientific fact
False
True
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What is the first step in completing the scientific method?
experiment
make observations and ask questions
form a conclusion
form a hypothesis
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What kind of data can you collect during an experiment?
Pictures
Measurements
Opinions
Observations
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Is this a testable question: Can all birds fly?
No
Yes
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After a scientist finishes an experiment, they...
do research
repeat the experiment again
write a hypothesis
report their results
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How do you know that your problem or question is scientifically valid?
The problem or question can be answered by Google
The problem or question is based on opinion.
The problem must be testable with an experiment
The problem or question has a yes or no answer
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Why do scientists report on their work?
To share what they learned with other scientists
To encourage other scientists to repeat their experiment
To make money
To win awards and prizes
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Which of the following is an observation?
The plant needs more water
The plant is 26 cm tall
The plant is not healthy
The plant has dark green leaves
