Scientific Method
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A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions

A) scientific method
B) experiment
C) hypothesis
D) observation

A) scientific method

100

When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is

A) analyzing data
B) making a hypothesis
C) experimenting
D) communicating results

D) communicating results

100


What is the 1st step to the scientific method?

What is make an observation 

100

What is an educated statement that could be tested called?

Hypothesis

100

Which steps comes first in the scientific method? Hypothesis or Observations

What is Observations

200

TRUE/FALSE: Once a scientist completes an experiment should they repeat using the exact same materials?

TRUE

200

What is the Scientific Method

It is widely used in science to solve problems

200

 The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

A) observation
B) scientific method
C) inquiry
D) conclusion

A) observation

200

Are Scientists the only individuals who use the scientific method?

No everyone uses it.

200

This is the final step that answers the original question.


What is a conclusion?

300



Searching through books, magazines, and the internet for information.

  1. Materials
  2. Research
  3. Scientific Method
  4. Data
  • Research
300

What is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes?

1. science

2. theory

3. chemistry

Chemistry 

300

What is research to gain knowledge for the sake of knowledge itself? 

1. applied research

2. pure research

3. basic research 

Pure Research 

300

Which question would be the best high level scientific question?

A) Who made the first microscope?
B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
C) How many giraffes live in Africa?
D) How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth?

B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?

300

Before you can form a hypothesis, you need to

a. state the problem or question

b. perform an experiment

c. state a conclusion

a. state the problem or question

400

When a scientist shares his or her findings with other scientists, the scientist is

A.

communicating.

B.

experimenting.

C.

hypothesizing.

D.

theorizing.

A.

communicating.

400

Before starting a science activity you should always

a.

read all the instructions very carefully.

c.

ask your friend what to do.

b.

put on an apron.

d.

get ready to do first aid.

read all the instructions very carefully.

400

Scientists test a hypothesis by

A.

formulating questions.

B.

designing models.

C.

doing experiments.

D.

drawing conclusions.

C.

doing experiments.

400

Which of the following steps to solve a problem is completed last?

A.

analyzing data

B.

recognizing and identifying the problem

C.

drawing conclusions

D.

testing a hypothesis

C.

drawing conclusions

400

Which sentence best describes a scientific theory?

A.

It can never change.

B.

It can change every time it is tested.

C.

It can be proven conclusively.

D.

It is well-tested and explains a wide range of observations.

It is well-tested and explains a wide range of observations.

500

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes.

A) making a hypothesis
B) interpreting data
C) making observations
D) drawing conclusions

C) making observations

500
  • What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method.

A) Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results.
B) Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
C) Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.
D) Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.

C) Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.

500

Identify the step of the scientific method completed in the description below.


Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

  1. Recognize a problem
  2. Form a hypothesis
  3. Test the hypothesis with an experiment
  4. Draw a conclusion
  • Form a hypothesis
500

Identify the step of the scientific method completed in the description below.


Jonathan's data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices.

  1. Recognize a problem
  2. Form a hypothesis
  3. Test the hypothesis with an experiment
  4. Draw a conclusion
  • Draw a conclusion
500

What is the first thing you should do when an accident happens?

a.

Keep quiet about what happened.

c.

Tell your teacher, or call for help.

b.

Remain calm, and assess the situation.

d.

Secure the area around the accident.

Tell your teacher, or call for help