elephants afraid of mice

What step of the scientific method does the statement "elephants are afraid of mice" represent in this experiment?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Data Analysis

• Conclusion

Why did the Mythbusters travel to Africa to conduct the experiment?

• To make the video more scenic.

• To study elephants in their natural habitat for more realistic results.

• Because mice are only found in Africa.

• To combine the experiment with a vacation.

The primary purpose of hiding the mouse in a ball of dung was to:

• Ensure the mouse wouldn't escape.

• Test if elephants dislike dung.

• Introduce the mouse to the elephant without immediately revealing it.

• Feed the elephant.

Observing the elephant backing away from the dung ball containing the mouse is an example of which step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Designing the experiment

• Collecting data/results

• Stating the conclusion

What was the purpose of testing the elephant's reaction to just the ball of dung without a mouse inside?

• To see if the elephant was hungry.

• To act as a control, ensuring the elephant wasn't just reacting to the dung or movement.

• To check if the dung smelled bad.

• To make the experiment longer.

In this experiment, the presence or absence of the mouse in the dung ball is the:

• Control group

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Hypothesis

The elephant's reaction (e.g., backing away, ignoring) is the:

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Hypothesis

• Control

The conclusion that the myth is "plausible" rather than "confirmed" suggests:

• The experiment failed completely.

• The results were unclear or showed caution rather than outright fear.

• The Mythbusters changed their minds.

• They ran out of mice.

If the elephants had reacted the same way to the dung ball with the mouse and the dung ball without the mouse, what would have been a likely conclusion?

• Elephants are definitely afraid of mice.

• The presence of the mouse did not cause the reaction observed.

• The experiment needed more mice.

• Elephants like dung balls.

Which aspect of the scientific method is best illustrated by the need to perform multiple tests, including the control test?

• Stating a clear hypothesis.

• Ensuring results are repeatable and not due to other factors.

• Choosing a good location.

• Making a final conclusion.