Exploring the Scientific Method

During a science class, Luna, Olivia, and David were asked to start a project. What is the first step they should take in the scientific method where they look carefully at the world around them?

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

David, Mia, and Elijah are working on a science project. They make an educated guess that they can test through experiments. What do you call this educated guess?

• Conclusion

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Observation

Charlotte and Abigail are working on a science project. They have a hypothesis about the growth of their plant, Mia. What is the name of the step in the scientific method where they would test this hypothesis?

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Analysis

• Observation

Abigail, Mason, and Sophia conducted an experiment for their science project. After completing their experiment, what is the step where they decide if their hypothesis was correct?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusion

Isla, Benjamin, and Kai are conducting a science experiment. Why is it important for them to make observations during their experiment?

• To guess what will happen next in their experiment

• To make a hypothesis about their experiment

• To learn more about the world around them through their experiment

• To write a conclusion about their experiment

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Michael, Ava, and Liam were conducting a science experiment. If the results of their experiment do not support their hypothesis, what should they do?

• Change the results

• Make a new hypothesis

• Stop experimenting

• Ignore the results

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Noah, Olivia, and Charlotte are conducting a science experiment for their school project. What do they call the information they collect during their experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Data

• Theory

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James, Charlotte, and Jackson are conducting a science experiment. How many times should they repeat the experiment to ensure their results are accurate?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Many times

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Samuel is conducting an experiment in his science class. What is the purpose of his experiment in the scientific method?

• To prove Elijah and Nora wrong

• To make a hypothesis

• To test a hypothesis

• To make observations

When Scarlett, Abigail, and Liam, who are budding scientists, share their conclusions from their latest experiment with other scientists, what are they hoping to achieve?

• To become famous

• To get help with their experiments

• To make sure their conclusions are correct

• To end their research