The scientific method: What is science? How do I do my own exper

Why do scientists make observations?

• To guess what will happen

• To gather information

• To write reports

• To ask more questions

What is a hypothesis?

• A fact that is always true

• A guess about what will happen in an experiment

• The final answer to a question

• A type of experiment

In the experiment about what dissolves in water, which item did NOT dissolve?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Flour

• Gelatin mix

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

• A) To change the results

• B) To compare with other results

• C) To confuse the scientists

• D) To make the experiment easier

What should you do if your hypothesis is proven wrong?

• Give up on science

• Change your experiment completely

• Analyze the results and form a new hypothesis

• Ignore the results

Why is it important for scientists to stay curious?

• It helps them to guess better

• It encourages them to learn more and discover new things

• It allows them to avoid making mistakes

• It makes experiments easier

Which of the following is a solute in the water experiment?

• Water

• Black pepper

• The jar

• The air

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After conducting an experiment, what is the next step?

• Celebrate your success

• Analyze and record your results

• Ignore the data

• Ask your friends for help

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What should you do after an experiment?

• Celebrate

• Analyze results

• Ignore data

• Ask for help

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Curiosity helps scientists to ______.

• guess better

• learn and discover

• avoid mistakes

• make experiments easier