Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the first step you might take when you realize your cell phone is missing?

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation

• Conduct an experiment

• Analyze data

What is typically the next step after making an observation?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Conducting an experiment

• Doing research

• Sharing results

What should you do if your initial experiment does not answer your question?

• Stop the investigation

• Repeat the process

• Change the hypothesis randomly

• Ignore the results

Which sense is NOT mentioned as a tool for making observations in science?

• Smell

• Sight

• Balance

• Touch

What should you avoid when conducting research for an experiment?

• Scientific journals

• Vetted online sources

• Out-of-date textbooks

• Peer-reviewed articles

What type of statement is a hypothesis typically structured as?

• If-then

• Because

• Although

• Unless

What is the independent variable in the gummy bear experiment?

• The volume of the gummy bears

• The color of the gummy bears

• The size of the gummy bears

• The water

What is the role of the control group in an experiment?

• To be compared with the experimental group

• To prove the hypothesis

• To collect qualitative data only

• To manipulate the independent variable

Which type of data involves measurements like '25 centimeters' or '2.3 grams'?

• Descriptive data

• Theoretical data

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

What does a valid experiment require in terms of groups?

• Multiple control groups

• A single experimental group

• Both an experimental and a control group

• No control group