Scientific Method Test

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Ask a question

• Analyze results

• Conduct an experiment

A hypothesis is:

• A proven fact

• A summary of results

• An educated guess

• A random statement

Which of the following is the independent variable in an experiment?

• What you measure

• What you change

• What stays the same

• What you observe

The dependent variable is:

• The thing you control

• The one thing you change

• The result you measure

• The thing you repeat

Which step comes after "Form a Hypothesis"?

• Share results

• Conduct an experiment

• Draw a conclusion

• Make an observation

Write a testable question you could investigate in a science lab.

• What is a testable question?

• How do you write a testable question?

• What is an example of a testable question?

• Write a testable question you could investigate in a science lab.

An example of a hypothesis using the format: If _______, then _______ is:

• If I study hard, then I will pass the exam.

• If it rains, then the ground will be wet.

• If I eat too much, then I will feel full.

• All of the above

The purpose of the control group in an experiment is to:

• serve as a standard for comparison against the experimental group

• introduce new variables to the experiment

• ensure the experiment is biased

• replace the experimental group

Why is it important to repeat an experiment?

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of results

• To make the experiment more complex

• To increase the cost of the experiment

• To reduce the time taken for the experiment

What is Maria’s independent variable?

• Maria's independent variable is the amount of sunlight.

• Maria's independent variable is the type of soil.

• Maria's independent variable is the amount of water.

• Maria's independent variable is the type of plant.