8P1 - Scientific Method Step-by-step Guide and Worksheet Quiz

What is a hypothesis?

• A detailed explanation of the experiment

• A guess about the outcome of the experiment

• The data collected during the experiment

• A question that needs to be answered

What is the purpose of the analyze step?

• To create a hypothesis

• To record and interpret the data collected

• To share the results with others

• To conduct further research

What should be included in the experiment step?

• A summary of the results

• A detailed plan of how to conduct the experiment

• A list of questions to ask

• A graph of the data

What is the final step in the scientific method?

• Experiment

• Analyze

• Share

• Research

In the share step, what should you explain?

• The materials used in the experiment

• Whether your hypothesis was correct and why

• The steps of the experiment

• The background research conducted

Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

• To make the experiment more complicated

• To ensure that the results are valid and reliable

• To increase the number of trials

• To change the hypothesis

What is the first step in the scientific method when conducting an experiment?

• Research

• Hypothesize

• Question

• Analyze

What is a testable question?

• A question that cannot be answered

• A question that allows for data collection

• A question that is too broad

• A question that is based on opinion

What should you do if your hypothesis is not supported by the data?

• Ignore the results

• Change the hypothesis to fit the data

• Reflect on the results and learn from them

• Conduct the experiment again without changes

In the research step, what should you do?

• Make an educated guess about the outcome

• Write out the steps of your experiment

• Conduct basic research or use prior knowledge

• Record the data collected from the experiment