SCIENTIFIC METHOD FINAL ASSESSMENT

Question 1

What do scientists do if their hypothesis is not supported by the data?

Accepted Answer

revise the hypothesis

Question 2

Explain how repeating experiments can strengthen scientific conclusions.

Accepted Answer

Results are consistent, no random chance, errors in the initial experiment.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

TO SYSTEMATICALLY SOLVE A PROBLEM

Question 4

The first step in the scientific method is to identify a ___________.

Accepted Answer

problem

Question 5

Which step involves making an educated guess?

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 6

The final step of the scientific method is to draw a ___________.

Accepted Answer

CONCLUSION

Question 7

A ___________ is an educated guess that can be tested.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 8

After data is collected, scientists ___________ it to see if it supports their hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

analyze

Question 9

What is the role of data in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

To support or refute the hypothesis

Question 10

In which step do scientists share their findings with others?

Accepted Answer

Communication

Question 11

Why is it important for scientists to follow the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Scientist ensures their findings results are reliable and valid.

Question 12

During an ___________, scientists collect data to test their hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Questions 12