Scientific Method and Related Concepts Quiz

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Stating the Problem or Ask a Question

• Conducting an Experiment

• Forming a Hypothesis

• Recording and Analyzing Data

What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• To collect data

• To present a possible solution to the question

• To share results with the scientific community

• To state a conclusion

What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

• To test the hypothesis

• To serve as a standard for comparison

• To manipulate the independent variable

• To record and analyze data

What is an independent variable?

• A variable that is changed on purpose

• A variable that is not measured

• A variable that responds to changes

• A variable that is kept constant

What is the goal of science?

• To create scientific models

• To understand how and why something works or happens

• To gather opinions

• To prove theories

What is a scientific theory?

• A personal view or opinion

• A descriptive statement that predicts events

• A simplified representation of a system

• An explanation of how and why something works

What is the purpose of repeating an experiment in the scientific method?

• To manipulate variables

• To state a conclusion

• To ensure data reliability

• To form a hypothesis

What is the definition of a hypothesis?

• A statement that can be proved or verified to be true

• A reasonable explanation for a small range of phenomena

• A personal view or attitude

• A descriptive statement that predicts events

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What is the role of the scientific community?

• To gather opinions

• To verify results from experiments

• To manipulate variables

• To form hypotheses

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

• A variable that responds to the independent variable

• A variable that is not measured

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is changed on purpose