Scientific Inquiry and Taxonomy Quiz

What type of observation involves using numbers?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Subjective

• Descriptive

What is an inference based on?

• Predictions

• Observations

• Hypotheses

• Experiments

In taxonomy, what does the first part of a scientific name represent?

• Species

• Order

• Genus

• Family

Which of the following is NOT a level of classification in taxonomy?

• Group

• Phylum

• Kingdom

• Domain

What is the analogy used to explain taxonomy in the video?

• A school

• A zoo

• A mall

• A library

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Conducting an experiment

• Identifying a problem or question

• Forming a hypothesis

• Analyzing data

What type of statement is a hypothesis?

• A conclusion

• A question

• A prediction

• An if-then statement

In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed called?

• Constant

• Controlled variable

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

What is the purpose of controlled variables in an experiment?

• To change the outcome

• To keep conditions consistent

• To measure results

• To form a hypothesis

What should be done if the hypothesis is proven incorrect?

• Ignore the results

• Change the hypothesis

• State why it was incorrect and suggest improvements

• Repeat the experiment without changes