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Scientific Method Quiz: 6 basic steps and key vocabulary #scientificmethod #science #procedures
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This step allows scientists to explain and focus on the effect of the variable...
Test a hypothesis
Form a hypothesis
Analyze the results
Ask a question
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A scientist must always perform the steps of the scientific method in the exact same order.
False
True
3
Which step involves making observations?
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
Communicate results
4
What is the sixth step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
Form a hypothesis
5
Which word describes the factor that the scientist changes in the experiment?
hypothesis
prediction
variable
constant
6
Which step involves sharing test results with other people?
Form a hypothesis
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
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Which step is fourth in the scientific method?
Communicate results
Test the hypothesis
Analyze the results
Draw conclusions
8
Why do scientists try to test many individuals when conducting an experiment?
to get a good hypothesis
to have many variables
to have a big experiment
to be more certain of their data
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Using the scientific method, scientists have been able to answer ALL of life's questions.
False
True
10
The procedure that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems is called the ___.
hypothetical method
controlled method
scientific method
variable method
11
If an experiment's results don't support a hypothesis...
Keep running the test until you get the results you want
Conclude that the hypothesis cannot ever be proven
You may need to re-think or alter your hypothesis
Change the data to support your hypothesis
12
Scientists support their conclusions by _____________ their experiments.
talking about
repeating
eating
writing about
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An educated guess is known as a _______________.
control
hypothesis
theory
law
14
A prediction should be stated in a(n) _____, _____ format.
who, where
what, why
when, where
if, then
15
In which step do you run an experiment and collect data?
Form a hypothesis
Analyze the results
Test the hypothesis
Draw conclusions
16
A(n) ____________ experiment tests only one factor at a time.
uncontrolled
perfect
imperfect
controlled
17
Before testing a hypothesis, scientists must first make ______________.
wild guesses
conclusions
variables
predictions
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In an experiment, this is the group that is used to compare with the results of the experiment?
Control
Constant
Variable
Factor
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Which step involves deciding whether the results of the experiment support a hypothesis?
Ask a question
Test the hypothesis
Communicate results
Draw conclusions
20
Anything in an experiment that can influence the experiment's outcome is a ___________.
control
hypothesis
conclusion
factor
21
A hypothesis is...
a fact
an experiment
a type of question
a possible answer to a question
22
Measuring length, volume, time, speed, temperature, or behavior of organisms are examples of...
forming a hypothesis
making observations
drawing conclusions
making predictions
23
You will be using your senses during the _______________ part of the scientific method.
forming the hypothesis
making a prediction
observation
drawing conclusions
24
Which step is third in the scientific method?
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Test the hypothesis
Form a hypothesis
25
Which step is second in the scientific method?
Communicate results
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
Test the hypothesis
26
Which step is first in the scientific method?
Test the hypothesis
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
Draw conclusions
27
Which term describes an experiment that tests only one factor at a time?
hypothesis experiment
variable experiment
none of the above
controlled experiment
28
The step of the scientific method that involves making a graph or table is....
analyze the results
ask a question
communicate results
test the hypothesis
29
Which of the following could be examples of observations made in an investigation...
temperature
time
all of the above
volume
30
Choose the statement that is an OBSERVATION rather than a conclusion.
The squirrel is happy.
The squirrel is hungry.
The squirrel has a furry body.
The squirrel seems tired.
31
A scientist using scientific methods would NOT...
form an opinion
record data
perform repeated experiments
ask a question
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Which step must have an "if..., then..." statement in the prediction?
Communicate results
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Form a hypothesis
33
Which step is fifth in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
Ask a question
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
34
What kind of approach to solving problems is used in the scientific method...
random approach
logical approach
Don't bother to try; just give up.
the fastest way
35
What is a control group?
Group used for comparison
Group that gets the variable
Group that gets thrown out
Group that gets tested
36
Which of the following differs between groups in a controlled experiment?
a prediction
a variable
a hypothesis
a test
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Choose the statement that is a CONCLUSION rather than an observation.
The cat has claws.
The cat is scared.
The cat is hissing.
The cat has its back arched.
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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
