Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step in a scientific investigation?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Making observations

• Conducting an experiment

• Communicating results

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A final conclusion

• A possible logical answer to a scientific question

• A detailed experimental procedure

• A statement that tells what will happen under certain conditions

Which of the following is an example of a prediction in the scientific method?

• Plants need sunlight to grow

• If I water this plant daily, it will grow faster

• Watering plants helps them survive

• Sunlight affects the growth of plants

What is evidence in a scientific investigation?

• A hypothesis that has been proven true

• Data that supports or disproves a hypothesis

• A conclusion drawn from a hypothesis

• The results of an experiment

What is the final step of a scientific investigation?

• Drawing conclusions

• Conducting experiments

• Communicating results

• Making observations

Which of the following is a characteristic of a useful scientific hypothesis?

• It must be complex

• It must be testable and based on scientific knowledge

• It should be proven true

• It must be easy to understand

Why is it important for scientists to communicate their results?

• To confirm their success

• To share findings with others for verification and further research

• To publish their work

• To gain recognition

Which question can be investigated with an experiment?

• How does temperature affect plant growth?

• What is the purpose of life?

• Why is the sky blue?

• What is the meaning of happiness?

Why can't a hypothesis be proven true?

• A hypothesis is only a guess

• New evidence may disprove the hypothesis in the future

• Hypotheses are opinions

• A hypothesis can only be tested, not confirmed

What does a conclusion in a scientific investigation rely on?

• The researcher's opinion

• The evidence collected during the experiment

• The initial observations

• The hypothesis