Scientific method quest practice

Quantitative observations always involve

• numerical data
• subjective interpretations
• textual descriptions
• qualitative data

What type of statement is the following: The armadillos are coved in tough scales.

• quantitative observation

• interpretation

• Hypothetical statement
• qualitative observation

Apples, pears and bananas are all fruit is an example of which scientific process?

• Classification

• observation

• hypothesizing

• theorizing

What steps are not in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis formulation
• Data collection and analysis
• Conclusion drawing
• Personal beliefs and assumptions

When a candle is burned which of the following is an observation?

• The candle produces light and heat.
• The candle produces carbon dioxide

• The wax rapidly combines with oxygen

• The candle emits a sweet fragrance.

Which statements are true about a scientific theory?

• A scientific theory is just a guess or hypothesis.
• A scientific theory can sometimes be a scientific fact.

• A scientific theory is based solely on personal beliefs.
• A scientific theory is supported by many experiments.

What is is true of a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is an untestable theory.
• A hypothesis is a definitive conclusion.
• A hypothesis is a testable statement.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.

Which sometimes has an interpretation that explains why? a theory or hypothesis?

• neither a theory or a hypothesis

• both a theory and hypothesis

• a hypothesis

• a theory

During a combustion reaction the reactants are:

• Water and carbon dioxide
• Nitrogen and hydrogen
• hydrocarbons and oxygen

• Sugar and salt

during a combustion reaction the products are:

• Hydrogen and sulfur
• Methane and ammonia
• Oxygen and hydrocarbons

• Carbon dioxide and water