The Scientific Method

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Analyzing experimental data

• Making an observation

• Conducting experiments

• Developing a hypothesis

What is the purpose of developing a hypothesis?

• To determine the cause of an effect

• To make a prediction

• To explain an observation

• To prove a theory

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments?

• To confirm a hypothesis

• To support a hypothesis

• To test a hypothesis

• To prove a hypothesis

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What is the purpose of analyzing experimental data?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To support a hypothesis

• To evaluate the results of an experiment

• To confirm a hypothesis

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What is the purpose of a null hypothesis?

• To test a hypothesis

• To determine if there is a relationship between two variables

• To provide a basis for comparison

• To reject a hypothesis

When is a hypothesis considered to be rejected?

• When experimental data supports it

• When experimental data does not support it

• When experimental data confirms it

• When experimental data disproves it

When is a hypothesis considered to be accepted?

• When experimental data supports it

• When experimental data does not support it

• When experimental data confirms it

• When experimental data disproves it

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Can a hypothesis be supported or proved?

• Supported

• Proved

What is the goal of scientific research?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To support a hypothesis

• To make a prediction

  Answer

• To test a hypothesis

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What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?

• A) A hypothesis is a proposed explanation while a theory is a widely accepted explanation.

• B) A theory is a proposed explanation while a hypothesis is a widely accepted explanation.

• C) Both a hypothesis and a theory are the same thing.

• D) Neither a hypothesis nor a theory is a proposed explanation.