Basic Scientific Method Quiz

1. Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

• A list of steps used to do an experiment

• A testable prediction about what will happen

• The final summary of results

• A type of measurement tool

2. In an experiment, which variable is purposely changed by the researcher?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control group

• Data

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3. What is the main purpose of the control group in an experiment?

• To receive extra testing

• To collect more data

• To compare results against the treatment group

• To make the experiment go faster

4. Which term means to carefully examine and interpret data?

• Analyze

• Conclude

• Research

• Manipulate

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5. What is the information collected during an experiment called?

• Procedures

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

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6. Which of the following is an observation?

• Predicting that a plant will grow taller in sunlight

• Recording that the plant is 15 cm tall after two weeks

• Explaining why the plant grew faster

• Changing the amount of sunlight the plant gets

7. Which term describes changing something in an experiment to see the effect?

• Control group

• Manipulate

• Research

• Data

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8. Which step comes last in the scientific method?

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Analyze

9. What is the definition of procedures in an experiment?

• The order in which materials are purchased

• The step-by-step instructions to follow

• The measurements collected

• The factor being tested

10. Which term describes gathering information about a topic before starting an experiment?

• Research

• Observation

• Data

• Independent variable