Scientific Method Assessment for 10th Grade

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Make an observation

• Ask a question

• Test a prediction

Which statement best describes a valid scientific hypothesis?

• It must be a proven fact

• It must be testable and falsifiable

• It can be based on personal opinions

• It cannot be proven wrong

What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

• A. A theory is always correct, while a hypothesis can be wrong

• B. A hypothesis is more comprehensive than a theory

• C. A theory addresses broader questions and has more supporting evidence

• D. They are essentially the same thing

In the toaster example from the text, what was the initial hypothesis?

• The toaster had broken internal wiring

• The electrical outlet was broken

• The bread was too thick

• The toaster settings were incorrect

What happens when test results contradict a hypothesis?

• The hypothesis must be proven correct through different testing

• The scientific method must be abandoned

• The results should be ignored

• The hypothesis should be discarded and a new one formed

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which of the following is NOT a basic step of the scientific method?

• Making a prediction

• Publishing results

• Testing the prediction

• Forming a hypothesis

What role does the conclusion/reflection step serve in the scientific method?

• It ends the scientific investigation permanently

• It proves the hypothesis is correct

• It guides future steps and may lead to new hypotheses

• It only confirms existing theories

What makes "Botticelli's Birth of Venus is beautiful" an invalid hypothesis?

• It's too specific

• It can't be tested or proven false

• It's about art instead of science

• It's too general

How is the scientific method typically structured?

• As a straight line from start to finish

• As a circular process that repeats

• As a random collection of steps

• As a one-time experiment

What happens when test results support a hypothesis?

• The hypothesis is conclusively proven true

• No further testing is needed

• The hypothesis is likely correct but may need more testing

• The scientific method is complete