Scientific Method

What is a data table?

• A way to organize and display data collected during an experiment.

• A type of graph used to represent data visually.

• A collection of unrelated data points.

• A method for storing data in a database.

What is a variable in an experiment?

• Any factor that can change or be changed.

• A fixed element that does not alter during the experiment.

• The outcome that is measured in response to changes.

• A type of equipment used in scientific research.

What is an inference?

• A method of data collection.

• A conclusion drawn from observations.

• A type of logical fallacy.

• A statistical analysis technique.

What is the scientific method?

• A systematic process used for problem-solving and experimentation.

• A random approach to solving everyday problems.

• A method used exclusively in laboratory settings.

• A technique for making predictions without evidence.

What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

• A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

• A detailed explanation of the experimental procedure.

• A list of all the materials used in the experiment.

• An introduction to the research question being studied.

What is a hypothesis?

• A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

• A definitive conclusion drawn from data.

• An untestable statement about a phenomenon.

• A random guess about an event.

What is a scientific theory?

• A hypothesis that has not been tested.

• A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

• An unproven idea that is widely accepted.

• A collection of unrelated facts.

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To solve problems and create experiments.

• To make predictions about the future.

• To gather opinions from the public.

• To establish laws without testing.

What is a scientific law?

• A theory that explains why things happen in nature.

• A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the universe.

• An untested hypothesis that requires further investigation.

• A collection of facts that are universally accepted without question.

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

• An observation is a conclusion based on evidence, while an inference is what you see.

• An observation is what you see, while an inference is a conclusion based on those observations.

• An observation is a guess, while an inference is a fact.

• An observation is a theory, while an inference is a hypothesis.