Scientific Method Quiz

What is argued to be the best way to find out what is true?

• The scientific method

• Personal beliefs

• Historical analysis

• Philosophical debate

What is linked with the concept of falsifiability in the scientific method?

• The ability to change a theory if findings do not support it

• The ability to prove a hypothesis correct

• The ability to ignore contradictory evidence

• The ability to create a new hypothesis

What does drawing conclusions from results involve in the scientific method?

• Interpreting the data to understand the findings

• Creating a new hypothesis

• Asking a new question

• Reporting the results

What is the role of reporting results in the scientific method?

• To share findings with the scientific community

• To create a new hypothesis

• To ask a new question

• To draw conclusions

What does the feature of 'replicability' in science refer to?

What does 'objectivity' in science mean?

• Personal bias is minimized

• Results cannot be replicated

• Theories are based on speculation

• Observations are uncontrolled

Which feature of science is concerned with minimizing personal bias?

• Replicability

• Objectivity

• Empirical

• Paradigm

Which feature of science involves making observations under specific conditions?

• Empirical

• Controlled observations

• Falsifiability

• Objectivity

Which of the following is a key feature of science that allows for the repetition of experiments?

• Falsifiability

• Replicability

• Objectivity

• Paradigm

Which feature of science is associated with the ability to be proven false?

• Objectivity

• Falsifiability

• Replicability

• Controlled observations