Steps of the Scientific Method
Hypotheses and Experiments
Data and Analysis
Scientific Vocabulary
Real-Life Applications
100

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Observation

100

What is a hypothesis?

An educated guess or prediction that can be tested.

100

What is the process of organizing data to find patterns or meaning called?

Analysis.

100

What do you call a step-by-step approach to solving scientific questions?

Scientific method.

100

Name one field that frequently uses the scientific method.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine

200

After forming a hypothesis, what step comes next?

Experiment

200

What kind of variable is intentionally changed in an experiment?

Independent variable.

200

True or False: Data can only be collected in numerical form.

false

200

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a _________.

Theory.

200

Why do doctors use the scientific method when developing treatments?

To ensure treatments are safe and effective.

300

True or False: The scientific method always follows the exact same order.

False.

300

What term describes the result or outcome that scientists measure in an experiment?

Dependent variable.

300

When data is collected in numbers, it is called __________ data.

Quantitative.

300

Information collected through senses or instruments during experiments is called _______.

data

300

What is one everyday activity where you might use a hypothesis?

Cooking, problem-solving, troubleshooting technology

400

What should scientists do after drawing a conclusion?

Report Results

400

Why is a control group important in experiments?

It serves as a baseline to compare results.

400

What should scientists do if data does not support the hypothesis?

Re-evaluate the hypothesis or experiment.

400

The factor that is measured in an experiment is the __________.

Dependent variable.

400

How can businesses use the scientific method?

To test products, improve customer service, conduct market research.

500

If an experiment disproves a hypothesis, what should a scientist do?

Form a new hypothesis or modify the existing one.


500

Name one thing that should remain the same for all groups in an experiment.

control variable 

500

What type of chart is useful for showing parts of a whole?

Pie chart.

500

An experiment that tests only one variable at a time is called a __________ experiment.

Controlled experiment.

500

What is one benefit of following the scientific method in research?

Provides reliable, objective, and repeatable results.