Scientific Method Review

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Observation/State the Problem

• Experiment

During which step of the scientific method do you test your hypothesis?

• Conclusion

• Data Analysis

• Experiment

• Observation

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Data Analysis

• Research

What is the primary purpose of using your senses in the observation process?

• To gather information

• To solve problems

• To create hypotheses

• To conduct experiments

What research would be the most beneficial for NASA to investigate when designing a shuttle?

• The color of the shuttle

• The melting points of materials

• The size of the shuttle

• The speed of the shuttle

Which format is commonly used for writing a hypothesis?

• Question and answer format

• If... then... format

• Cause and effect format

• Problem and solution format

Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of an experiment?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Hypothesis

• Control

What is the role of a constant in an experiment?

• To change the outcome

• To remain unchanged

• To be the main focus

• To vary with the independent variable

What is an independent variable?

• The variable that "I" change

• What changes because of the independent variable

• A constant factor in an experiment

• The result of an experiment

What is a dependent variable?

• The variable that "I" change

• What changes because of the independent variable

• A constant factor in an experiment

• The initial condition of an experiment