Scientific Problem Solving Quiz

What is the first step in solving a problem according to the document?

• Gathering information

• Stating the problem

• Testing/Experiment

• Analysis/Conclusion

Why is it important to gather information before solving a problem?

• To reinvent the wheel

• To find a solution that already exists

• To make the problem more complex

• To avoid testing solutions

What is a hypothesis described as in the document?

• A random guess

• A possible solution to the problem

• An untested theory

• A complex explanation

What should be compared during a test/experiment?

• Two manipulated groups

• A non-manipulated group and a manipulated group

• Two non-manipulated groups

• Multiple variables at once

What is emphasized as stronger than other observations in the analysis/conclusion step?

• Personal opinions

• Numbers and measured data

• Hypothetical scenarios

• Visual representations

What is the overall summary of the scientific process according to the document?

• Science is about making complex theories

• Science is a way of solving problems efficiently

• Science is about testing every possible solution

• Science is about avoiding conclusions