Scientific Method Quiz

Who is considered the father of optics and the scientific method?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Ibn al-Haytham

• Galileo Galilei

What is the primary goal of the scientific method?

• To make money

• To prove theories

• To create new technologies

• To find out the truth

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Test Your Hypothesis

• Observe and Ask Questions

• Research

• Formulate a Hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of a good research question?

• Why is the sky blue?

• What is gravity?

• What is the best time to drive to school?

• How do plants grow?

What should you do in the research step of the scientific method?

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Test your hypothesis

• Find out if others have asked similar questions

• Share your results

What is a hypothesis?

• An untestable idea

• A random guess

• A theory that can be tested

• A proven fact

Why is it important to control variables when testing a hypothesis?

• To make the experiment easier

• To ensure the test is fair and conditions are constant

• To get the desired results

• To save time

What should you do if your hypothesis is incorrect after testing?

• Ignore the results

• Change the hypothesis or testing method

• Publish the incorrect results

• Start over from scratch

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Formulate a Hypothesis

• Test Your Hypothesis

• Analyze and Conclude

• Share the Results

Why is it important to detail your methods when sharing results?

• To confuse others

• To hide mistakes

• So peers can review and replicate your work

• To make the report longer