SCIENTIFIC METHOD ORDER
MORE ON THE METHOD
MISC
LAWS, BELIEFS AND THEORIES
NAME THAT STEP BASED ON THE ACID RAIN EXAMPLE FROM CLASS
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Do scientists always follow the steps of the scientific order in a specific order? A. No, the steps of the scientific method do not necessarily have to be completed in a specific order B. Yes, the steps of the scientific method have to be completed in a specific order C. Scientists have not yet determined whether or not the steps must be completed in a specific order
A. No, the steps of the scientific method do not necessarily have to be completed in a specific order
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What should scientists do after they have drawn a conclusion and analyzed their results? A. Move on to another topic B. Gather more data C. Report their findings
C. Report their findings
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Data from a scientific investigation should be presented in what format? A. Data should be presented in the original format it was recorded. B. Data should be presented in a clear and organized manner. C. Data should be presented orally.
B. Data should be presented in a clear and organized manner.
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Which of the following describes a scientific theory? A. Not based on scientific evidence B. Explains how and why nature does what it does C. Tells us what nature will do under certain conditions
B. Explains how and why nature does what it does
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Why are the forests of the Appalachian Area experiencing high tree death?
ASK A QUESTION
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In what order are the steps of the scientific method usually completed? A. Form a Hypothesis, Define the problem, Perform Experiments, Organize and Analyze Data, Draw Conclusions, Communicate Results. B. Define the problem, Form a Hypothesis, Organize and Analyze Data, Perform Experiments, Draw Conclusions, Communicate Results. C. Define the problem, Form a Hypothesis, Perform Experiments, Organize and Analyze Data, Draw Conclusions, Communicate Results.
C. Define the problem, Form a Hypothesis, Perform Experiments, Organize and Analyze Data, Draw Conclusions, Communicate Results.
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During which step of the scientific method do scientists usually record information from which they can draw a conclusion? A. Complete the experiment and gather data B. Form a hypothesis C. Evaluate the experiment
A. Complete the experiment and gather data
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What is data? A. information gathered from a scientific experiment B. information needed to form a hypothesis C. a conclusion drawn after analysis of experiment results
A. information gathered from a scientific experiment
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Which of the following describes a scientific law? A. Not based on scientific evidence B. Explains how and why nature does what it does C. Tells us what nature will do under certain conditions
C. Tells us what nature will do under certain conditions
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They used their prior knowledge and readings to find out about Acid rain and its effects
DO RESEARCH
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Which step in the scientific method usually follows designing an experiment? A. Draw a conclusion B. Form a hypothesis C. Gather data
C. Gather data
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When the scientific method is followed, it will often result in ___________. A. Scientists not communicating results B. New, testable questions or problems C. No cycle and/or repetition of the steps followed D. A published document of the steps followed
B. New, testable questions or problems
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Scientific knowledge is absolute. Once it is established it does not change. A. true B. false
B. FALSE
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Which of the following best describes a belief? A. A position or concept that is considered to be true but often lacking proof; an opinion based on assumptions instead of proof. B. A possible solution to a problem or possible answer to a scientific question based on prior knowledge and reasoned logic. C. An explanation of a set of related observations or events based upon proven hypotheses and verified multiple times; accepted as proven truth. D. A statement of fact meant to explain an action often expressed by mathematical equations; accepted as fact because they have always been observed to be true. 20.
A. A position or concept that is considered to be true but often lacking proof; an opinion based on assumptions instead of proof.
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Scientists THINK there was a connection between levels of acid rain and tree death.
HYPOTHESIS
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Which step in the scientific method usually follows gathering data? A. Draw a conclusion B. Form a hypothesis C. Ask a question
A. Draw a conclusion
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Why are good observations important to a scientific investigation? A. Because good observations ensure accurate data and valid conclusions B. Because bad observations are against the law C. Because good observations ensure fame and success for a scientist
A. Because good observations ensure accurate data and valid conclusions
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When should scientists report their results? A. After they write a hypothesis B. Before they ask a question C. After they have drawn a conclusion and analyzed results
C. After they have drawn a conclusion and analyzed results
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Both scientific laws and scientific theories are proven by experimental data and large bodies of evidence. A. true B. false
a.TRUE
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They made models of the forests and regularly poured acid rain water over the soil.
TEST HYPOTHESIS/OBSERVE/EXPERIMENT (ANY OF THOSE WORK)
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After you conduct a scientific investigation and analyze your results, what should you do with the information you have obtained? A. keep it to yourself B. secure your data so no one else can see it C. report your findings and let others learn from your worK
C. report your findings and let others learn from your worK
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During which step of the scientific method do scientists usually state a possible answer to a scientific question? A. Gather data B. Form a hypothesis C. Draw conclusions
B. Form a hypothesis
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What should you do if an experiment does not support your hypothesis? A. revise your hypothesis and try again B. change your data so that it gives better support to your hypothesis C. stop conducting experiments altogether
A. revise your hypothesis and try again
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What is one reason why scientific knowledge might change? A. New evidence is discovered. B. It will personally benefit a scientist to do so. C. Society demands it.
A. NEW EVIDENCE IS DISCOVERED
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Inferred that the entire forest was being hurt by a similar loss of nutrients and sent their results to the Journal of Environmental Science
REPORT Results
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