Exploring the Scientific Method with BrainPOP

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Making an observation

• Conducting an experiment

• Forming a hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT an example of an observation?

• A hypothesis is formed

• The sun rises and sets

• The tides go in and out

• Leaves change color in the fall

What is a hypothesis?

• A best guess based on existing knowledge

• A random guess

• An untestable idea

• A proven fact

In the power pose experiment, what was the independent variable?

• The power pose

• The judges

• The duration of the speech

• The confidence score

What is the dependent variable in the power pose experiment?

• The judges

• The confidence score

• The power pose

• The outfit worn

Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

• To test multiple variables at once

• To have a basis for comparison

• To ensure the experiment is biased

• To make the experiment more complex

What was the main conclusion of the power pose experiment?

• Power poses significantly increase confidence

• Power poses have no effect on confidence

• Power poses are better than practice

• Power poses decrease confidence

What should scientists do if their hypothesis is not supported by the experiment results?

• Ignore the results

• Stop conducting experiments

• Make conclusions based on evidence

• Change the data

What is the purpose of calculating the average score in an experiment?

• To make the data more complex

• To understand how each individual performed

• To see how the group performed as a whole

• To ignore outliers

What is the real work of science described as?

• A method to confirm existing beliefs

• A rigid series of steps

• A straightforward process

• Open-ended with unexpected discoveries