Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Make a hypothesis

• Ask a question

• Do an experiment

• Analyze results

What do scientists use to gather information during observation?

• Only their eyes

• Only their ears

• Their five senses

• Only the internet

What is a hypothesis?

• A prediction or educated guess

• A random guess

• A conclusion

• An observation

What is the purpose of an experiment?

• To write a report

• To make a conclusion

• To prove a hypothesis

• To test a hypothesis

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What should you do if your hypothesis is wrong?

• Give up

• Try again with a new hypothesis

• Ignore the data

• Change the results

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What is the last step of the scientific method?

• Make a conclusion

• Analyze results

• Make a hypothesis

• Ask a question

What is the benefit of growing plants in a greenhouse?

• Plants grow slower

• Plants can grow year-round

• Plants need less water

• Plants need less sunlight

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What should you do after making observations in an experiment?

• Make a hypothesis

• Write a report

• Do nothing

• Make a conclusion

What advice is given to future scientists?

• Only work alone

• Always get the right answer

• Stay curious and never stop learning

• Never make mistakes

What should you do if your experiment supports your hypothesis?

• Discard the results

• Repeat the experiment to confirm

• Change the hypothesis

• Ignore the findings

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