Scientific Method

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Analyze data

• Form a hypothesis

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation or ask a question

Which step involves making observations and asking questions?

• Step 1: Ask a question and make observations.

• Step 4: Conduct an experiment

• Step 3: Form a hypothesis

• Step 2: Analyze the data

In which step do scientists propose explanations for the observed phenomena?

• Data analysis

• Hypothesis formation

• Conclusion drawing

• Experimentation

What is the term for a testable prediction based on observations?

• experiment

• conclusion

• theory

• hypothesis

Which step involves conducting experiments to test the hypothesis?

• Experiment

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Analysis

What is the term for the factor in an experiment that is deliberately changed?

• Independent variable

• Experimental group

• Dependent variable

• Control group

Which step involves analyzing the data collected during the experiment?

• Hypothesis Testing

• Data Collection

• Conclusion Drawing

• Data Analysis

What is the term for information gathered during an experiment?

• findings

• statistics

• results

• data

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

In which step do scientists draw conclusions based on the data?

• Step 3: Analyze Data

• Step 4: Draw Hypotheses

• Step 5: Conduct Experiment

• Step 6: Draw Conclusions

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Collecting data

• Drawing a conclusion

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Testing the hypothesis