Understanding the Scientific Method

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Ask a question

• Analyze results

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which step involves making an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment?

• Draw conclusions

• Form a hypothesis

• Communicate results

• Analyze results

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During which step of the scientific method do you collect data from experiments?

• Test the hypothesis

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

• Communicate results

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What is the purpose of analyzing results in the scientific method?

• To ask a new question

• To form a hypothesis

• To determine if the hypothesis is supported

• To communicate results

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which step involves sharing your findings with others?

• Form a hypothesis

• Communicate results

• Test the hypothesis

• Analyze results

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important to communicate the results of an experiment?

• To keep the results secret

• To allow others to verify and build upon your work

• To form a new hypothesis

• To test the hypothesis again

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If your hypothesis is not supported by the data, what should you do next?

• Ignore the results

• Form a new hypothesis and test it

• Communicate the incorrect hypothesis

• Skip to drawing conclusions

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• What is the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

• Plants grow faster in sunlight than in shade.

• Measure the height of plants in different light conditions.

• Share the results with the class.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can you ensure that your experiment is fair and unbiased?

• By only testing one variable at a time

• By changing multiple variables at once

• By not recording the data

• By ignoring unexpected results

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What should you do if your experiment's results are inconclusive?

• Form a new hypothesis

• Repeat the experiment or modify it

• Ignore the results

• Communicate the inconclusive results

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking