Scientific Method Quiz

Series of steps followed by scientists to answer questions.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• scientific method

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis, Experiment, research, analyze data, draw a conclusion, pose a question

• Pose a question, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, conclusion

• Experiment, Hypothesis, pose a question, Analysis, Conclusion, Communication

• Pose a question, Experiment, Hypothesis, Analysis, Conclusion, tell your neighbor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Imagine you're a scientist about to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery! What's the very first step you'd take in the process of the scientific method?

• Diving headfirst into an experiment

• Crafting a clever hypothesis

• Gathering a mountain of data

• Posing a curious question

When formulating a hypothesis, which of the following is the most important aspect to consider?

• It should be a random guess.

• An educated guess that should be testable and based on observations.

• It should be a statement of fact.

• It should be a question.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During an experiment, you collect data on the growth of plants over a month. What is the best way to analyze this data?

• By guessing the average growth

• By creating a graph to visualize the growth over time

• By writing a story about the plants

• By ignoring the data and making a conclusion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

After analyzing your data, you find that plants with more sunlight grew faster. What is the next step in the scientific method?

• Formulating a new hypothesis

• Drawing a conclusion based on the data

• Repeating the experiment

• Ignoring the results

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is it important to communicate your findings after completing an experiment?

• To keep the results a secret

• To share your results with others so they can learn and build upon your work

• To make your experiment look more important

• To confuse other scientists

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

You have completed an experiment and your data does not support your hypothesis. What is the best course of action?

• Change the data to fit your hypothesis

• Discard the experiment and start a new one

• Analyze why the data does not support the hypothesis and consider revising the hypothesis

• Ignore the results and publish your findings

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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How many steps are in the Scientific Method?

• 4

• 6

• 3

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation and ask a question

• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results