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1.2 - Scientific Method
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Scientific Method Review: 6 basic steps and key vocabulary
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A prediction should be stated in a(n) _____- _____ format.
when, where
what, why
who, where
if, then
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The step of the scientific method that involves making a graph or table is....
ask a question
analyze the results
communicate results
test the hypothesis
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Which step involves making observations?
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
Communicate results
Draw conclusions
4
Using the scientific method, scientists have been able to answer ALL of life's questions.
False
True
5
In which step do you run an experiment and collect data?
Form a hypothesis
Draw conclusions
Test the hypothesis
Analyze the results
6
Before testing a hypothesis, scientists must first make ______________.
predictions
wild guesses
conclusions
variables
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Which step must have an "if..., then..." statement in the prediction?
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
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Scientists support their conclusions by _____________ their experiments.
eating
talking about
writing about
repeating
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What kind of approach to solving problems is used in the scientific method...
the fastest way
logical approach
Don't bother to try; just give up.
random approach
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What is a control group?
Group that gets thrown out
Group that gets the variable
Group used for comparison
Group that gets tested
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Why do scientists try to test many individuals when conducting an experiment?
to get a good hypothesis
to have a big experiment
to have many variables
to be more certain of their data
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Measuring length, volume, time, speed, temperature, or behavior of organisms are examples of...
making predictions
drawing conclusions
making observations
forming a hypothesis
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A(n) ____________ experiment tests only one factor at a time.
perfect
uncontrolled
controlled
imperfect
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What is the sixth step of the scientific method?
Communicate results
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
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This step allows scientists to explain and focus on the effect of the variable...
Form a hypothesis
Analyze the results
Test a hypothesis
Ask a question
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A scientist using scientific methods would NOT...
perform repeated experiments
record data
ask a question
form an opinion
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If an experiment's results don't support a hypothesis...
Keep running the test until you get the results you want
Change the data to support your hypothesis
You may need to re-think or alter your hypothesis
Conclude that the hypothesis cannot ever be proven
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Which step is second in the scientific method?
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
Test the hypothesis
Communicate results
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Which step involves sharing test results with other people?
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
Communicate results
Draw conclusions
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Choose the statement that is a CONCLUSION rather than an observation.
The cat is hissing.
The cat is scared.
The cat has its back arched.
The cat has claws.
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The procedure that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems is called the ___.
controlled method
hypothetical method
scientific method
variable method
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In an experiment, this is the group that is used to compare with the results of the experiment?
Variable
Constant
Factor
Control
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Is any use of the senses to gather information.
drawing conclusions
making a prediction
forming the hypothesis
observation
24
Which of the following could be examples of observations made in an investigation...
volume
temperature
time
all of the above
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Which word describes the factor that the scientist changes in the experiment?
constant
prediction
variable
hypothesis
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Which step is fourth in the scientific method?
Draw conclusions
Test the hypothesis
Analyze the results
Communicate results
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Which step involves deciding whether the results of the experiment support a hypothesis?
Communicate results
Test the hypothesis
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
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Choose the statement that is an OBSERVATION rather than a conclusion.
The squirrel is happy.
The squirrel has a furry body.
The squirrel seems tired.
The squirrel is hungry.
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Which of the following differs between groups in a controlled experiment?
a prediction
a hypothesis
a variable
a test
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Which step is fifth in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
Ask a question
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A hypothesis is...
an experiment
a possible answer to a question
a type of question
a fact
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An educated guess is known as a _______________.
control
theory
hypothesis
law
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A scientist must always perform the steps of the scientific method in the exact same order.
True
False
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Which step is third in the scientific method?
Test the hypothesis
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
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A controlled experiment...
has several control groups
has only one variable
tests several different factors at one time
has more control groups than experimental groups
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Which term describes an experiment that tests only one factor at a time?
controlled experiment
hypothesis experiment
none of the above
variable experiment
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Anything in an experiment that can influence the experiment's outcome is a ___________.
factor
hypothesis
control
conclusion
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Which step is first in the scientific method?
Draw conclusions
Ask a question
Test the hypothesis
Form a hypothesis
