Scientific Method Quiz..................................

Scientific Methodology

1. Scientific Method Quiz

2. 1. Why is it important for a scientific question to be specific and testable? a) It helps in creating interesting experiments. b) It allows for a clear focus and guides the investigation. c) It makes the experiment look more difficult. d) It helps you skip background research.

3. 2. Which of the following is an example of a good scientific question? a) "What makes the sky blue?" b) "How do plants grow?" c) "How does sunlight affect plant growth?" d) "Why are plants green?"

4. 3. Why is background research an essential step in the scientific method? a) It helps you skip the experiment. b) It lets you guess the answer without testing. c) It ensures you understand the topic and design a better experiment. d) It allows you to memorize information.

5. 4. What is a hypothesis? a) A summary of your findings. b) A testable educated guess based on research and observations. c) A list of materials needed for the experiment. d) A final answer to the experiment.

6. a) "Plants need water to grow." b) "If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller." c) "Plants have leaves." d) "Plants are green." 5. Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

7. a) It is what you measure in the experiment. b) It is the variable you keep the same. c) It is the variable you change to test your hypothesis. d) It is a source of error. 6. When conducting an experiment, what is the purpose of the independent variable?

8. a) The plant’s height b) The amount of sunlight c) The type of soil d) The type of plant 7. If you are testing how different amounts of sunlight affect plant growth, what would be the dependent variable?

9. a) To make the experiment sound more scientific. b) To find patterns and determine if your hypothesis is supported. c) To show off your data-collection skills. d) To write a long report. 8. Why is it important to analyze data after recording it?

10. a) Change the hypothesis to match your data. b) Repeat the experiment without making any changes. c) Explain why it didn’t support your hypothesis and suggest possible improvements. d) Ignore the data and keep your hypothesis. 9. What should you do if your data does not support your hypothesis?

11. a) So others can learn from your work and possibly repeat the experiment. b) To get a good grade. c) To write a long report. d) To make it look complicated. 10. Why is it important to communicate the results of an experiment?